About Qmania
What we do.
Qmania provides a notification and communication system that sends promotional campaigns for businesses to potential customers via email, SMS, short code, and GPS enabled devices. Potential customers can also find deals for local and online businesses with Qmania and send them to friends, their printer, or cell phone. Any business can join and spread the word about their promotions online for free. Go to Qmania.com to start building your buzz! We also have "Mania Deals" where we have ridiculous offers on a limited amount of the coolest gear, unique items and unforgettable services for our users.
Qmania Team
Who we are.
Doug Kato
Douglas H. Kato graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Business with an International Marketing emphasis. Kato is a co-founder of Up Above Records, Barefoot Distribution, and Link DV. Launching in 1995, Kato's Up Above Records was a pioneer of independent urban music. With a need for independent music in Japan, Kato created Barefoot Distribution that distributed more than 30 million dollars of product annually for over 500 independent record companies. Kato's Link DV Hawaii served as the successful business-to-customer website model that would evolve to the idea of creating Qmania.
Kikuo Nishi
Kikuo Nishi is a co-founder of Up Above Records and the Visionarie Crew Inc., and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of California Los Angeles. As a Co-founder of the successful Up Above Records and a producer / MC in the the group Visionaries, Nishi is aligned with some of the most influential people in the entertainment and fashion industries. Keeping his finger on the pulse of popular culture and upcoming movements, Nishi has an expertise in grassroots promotions, youth trends and development, urban guerrilla street marketing, and viral web marketing.
Kenny Ong
Kenneth Ong is a graduate of the Art Institute, founder of Kong Design Group, graphic designer, film producer/director, photographer, and marketing and brand developer. As a brand developer and designer for Up Above Records, Ong created the visual identity for the label, and is recognized internationally for creating countless pieces of art that music fans consider as simply "classic." Ong's diverse client list includes high profile projects in the music, snowboard, skateboard, surf, automotive, food and entertainment industries. Ong's marketing prowess melds design and brand development to reflect the functionality and integrity of the product it visually and symbolically represents.
Harold MacKenzie
Harold R. MacKenzie is a Partner at Westlake Venture Partners, L.P., where he analyzes investment opportunities and helps portfolio companies with strategy, PR, marketing, management advice, financial modeling and raising capital. Prior to starting Westlake Venture Partners, Mr. MacKenzie was a founder of NetZero (NASDAQ: UNTD) where he served as Vice President of Software Development. Mr. MacKenzie oversaw the rapid development of products, technical architecture and the formation of highly talented engineering teams that enabled NetZero to become one of the fastest growing ISPs. Mr. MacKenzie is named on 7 technology patents.
Stacy Haitsuka
Stacy A. Haitsuka is an entrepreneur and technologist with 15+ years of experience and is currently a partner at Westlake Venture Partners, L.P. From March 2005 to October 2006, Mr. Haitsuka was the CIO for Jambo, Inc., a provider of pay-per-call, click-to-call and conference calling services. Mr. Haitsuka was a co-founder of NetZero (NASDAQ: UNTD) where he served as Senior Vice President of Technology. During his tenure there, he also served as Chief Technology Officer and as a member of the board of directors. Mr. Haitsuka is named on 7 technology patents.