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I'm excited to announce that Michael Plotkin has just come on board as MyQuire's Chief Technology Officer. Previously, he was leading the engineering team at iWIN, and has over 20 years of leadership at some of the world's leading technology companies.

Michael has a true passion for helping people do projects. He has been thinking about it ever since his days getting his PhD in computer science at the University of Moscow, but it was really while he was developing Sony Worldwide Studios' project management and collaboration platform that he began to really understand how many people need an easy-to-use tool to help with projects.

What struck me about Michael was that he has stayed close to the code even as he took on more senior roles. Michael's understanding for how technology needs to function invisibly and seamlessly in our lives fit perfectly in our our company culture.

We are thrilled to partner with Michael to build MyQuire!

I'm really excited (and proud!) to announce RAPIDGrant, a new MyQuire program we're kicking off to recognize the efforts of an innovative non-profit MyQuire member organization.

On November 23rd we'll award a single $5,000 grant to the MyQuire non-profit member who most successfully demonstrates the spirit of innovation in its work.

It's been an honor over the last months to work with non-profit MyQuire members. We're inspired by the amazing work you're doing and we're proud that MyQuire is helping you work more efficiently, save time and money, and achieve your mission. Now it's our turn to honor you.

Do you have a unique approach to solving one of the world's problems? Tell us all about it. There are no restrictions as to type of work you do or the community/country you serve (animals, people, the environment, etc.). Our judging panel will select the non-profit organization best able to show how its creative approach is making a difference in the world. Eligible organizations must have at least one registered MyQuire member. Preference in judging will be made to entrants actively using MyQuire to do projects in their organization and entrants who have the ability to use the effect of networks to create MyQuire projects of scale and significance.

We've tried to make the application process as simple as possible. Get complete program information and an application here. All entries must be received by November 12, 2007 (Winner will be announced on November 23rd)

Good Luck! I'm looking forward to reading about all the interesting, inspiring, impactful and innovative work you're doing.

David