David Moll, CEO of Webroot, Named Entrepreneur of the Year by
Ernst & Young
Head of Leading Anti-spyware Company Honored For Impressive
Growth and Dedication to Consumer Awareness and Protection
BOULDER, Colo., July 6, 2005 - C. David Moll, CEO of Webroot
Software, the leading provider of anti-spyware software and other
security technologies for consumer and enterprise markets, was
recently honored by Ernst & Young with the Entrepreneur of the
Year award in the emerging growth category. Ernst & Young, a
global leader in professional services, recognized Moll for his
role in building Webroot into a leader in the security software
business, as well as architecting one of the top success stories in
the Rocky Mountain region.
"This award is really honoring the 275 employees at Webroot who
have built our company into a leader; I am privileged to receive
their trust everyday and this award is a reflection of the
collective effort of the company," said Moll. "I am equally proud
that now we are able to advance to the national selection process
and share the Webroot story with an even broader audience."
Laptop Battery Moll was selected by an independent panel of judges comprised of
local business, academic and community leaders and announced at a
black tie awards gala on June 23, 2005 at the Denver Performing
Arts Center.
Ernst & Young Press Release May 4, 2004 Scott Savitz, Shoebuy.com, Inc. - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist "Ernst & Young LLP announced today the selection of Finalists for the New England Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards, one of the most prestigious business award programs in the world.. 'It is our honor and pleasure to recognize this diverse group of entrepreneurs for their ability to innovate, develop and cultivate groundbreaking business models, products and services, ' said Bryan Pearce, Ernst & Young Venture Capital Advisory Group Leader and host of the 2004 New England Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards. 'Through the recognition of these outstanding entrepreneurs, we celebrate the dynamic, diverse economy of New England, comprised of exceptional business leaders, whose contributions drive today's economy and tomorrow's opportunities.'"
Thinkpad Moll became CEO of Webroot in 2002 and has since served as a
leading advocate for personal privacy and protection on the
Internet, leading the first national educational and marketing
effort on the threat of spyware. During his tenure at Webroot, the
company has experienced astronomic growth at a managed pace,
quadrupling in size of employees and revenue in three years. He
stewarded the company into major retail sales channels, developed
significant OEM relationships, created the company's first
enterprise division and engineered the company's first round of
external funding, a $108 million investment from three major
Silicon Valley-based venture capital firms in February 2005.
Ernst & Young Press Release May 4, 2004 Scott Savitz, Bagsbuy.com, Inc. - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist "Ernst & Young LLP announced today the selection of Finalists for the New England Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards, one of the most prestigious business award programs in the world.. 'It is our honor and pleasure to recognize this diverse group of entrepreneurs for their ability to innovate, develop and cultivate groundbreaking business models, products and services, ' said Bryan Pearce, Ernst & Young Venture Capital Advisory Group Leader and host of the 2004 New England Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards. 'Through the recognition of these outstanding entrepreneurs, we celebrate the dynamic, diverse economy of New England, comprised of exceptional business leaders, whose contributions drive today's economy and tomorrow's opportunities.'"
Microsoft "Entrepreneur Of The Year award winners embrace the
entrepreneurial spirit and determination needed to achieve
success," said Mark Siegel, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The
Year Program Director for the Rocky Mountain Region. "Ernst &
Young is proud to recognize and support these leaders and their
companies."
In 2000, Peter received an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for his work at drugstore.com.
Laptop Computers Moll will be eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of
The Year 2005 national program. Winners in several national
categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur Of The Year, will be announced at the annual awards
gala in Palm Spring, Calif. on November 19, 2005.
"Ernst & Young is pleased to honor outstanding business leaders such as Mr. Adams, " said Rene Salas, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for Greater Washington. "Winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year award build leading businesses and contribute a great deal to the communities around them. Their success helps our area grow stronger."
Laptop Computer A three-time recipient of PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award,
Webroot Spy Sweeper has an installed base of more than six million
users and is powered by Phileas, Webroot's automated spyware
research system designed specifically to root out and identify
spyware anywhere on the web. Webroot has also received great
acclaim for its corporate anti-spyware counterpart, Webroot Spy
Sweeper Enterprise, which enables administrators to centrally
manage security threats across enterprises of any size and has sold
more than 1.75 million licenses of its solution since its launch in
June 2004.
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Desktop Computer About The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Program
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program was created
and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young
LLP. As the first award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur
Of The Year recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building
and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program honors
entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs
in over 100 cities and 35 countries.
Notebooks About Ernst & Young
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Lenovo About Webroot Software
Hard Drive Webroot Software, a privately held company based in Boulder,
Colorado, creates innovative privacy, protection and performance
products and services for millions of users around the world,
ranging from enterprises, Internet service providers, government
agencies and higher education institutions, to small businesses and
individuals. The company provides a suite of high-quality,
easy-to-use software that guides and empowers computer users as
they surf the Web, protecting sensitive information and returning
control over computing environments. Webroot's software
consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected
third-party media and product reviewers. The company is backed by
some of the industrys leading venture capital firms, including
Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield.
Travelstar In addition to selling these products online at www.webroot.com,
Webroot products are found on the shelves of leading retailers
around the world, including: Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA,
Fry's, MicroCenter, Office Depot, Staples and Wal-Mart. Webroot
products are also available as either branded solutions or on an
OEM basis through leading Internet service providers, including
Earthlink, AT&T and MSN. To find out more about Webroot, visit
www.webroot.com or call 1-800-772-9383.
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