Ontrade Travel

Rick Still, Co-Founder and CEO

Mr. Still is considered among the travel trade industry’s foremost experts in the research, development and management of tourism conferences.  His work spans more than 200 events, including projects for major governments, airlines, tour operators and the world’s largest tour exposition companies. He is a pioneer in the application of computer appointment matching systems to trade shows, creating an arena for optimum buyer/supplier negotiations which, over the past 30 years, has facilitated billions of dollars in transactions. He has been recognized by state, regional and national tourism boards throughout the world for his vision, leadership and contributions to the travel industry.

Ed Knowling, Co-Founder and CTO

Mr. Knowling is the founder and president of Infinite Software Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), a leader in the design and development of Internet and web-based applications for almost three decades.  Infinite Software Solutions is the developer of TEAM, which is considered to be the world’s most widely used “matchmaking” system. The TEAM system has produced more than 90,000 schedule books, containing over 7 million appointments, for more than 200 events worldwide, and dominates the market for business-to-business scheduling.

Marco Giberti, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board

Mr. Giberti is a successful serial entrepreneur with more than 15 years of extensive experience in marketing and communications focusing on the media and events industries. Mr. Giberti  co-founded three highly successful businesses in the publishing, internet and events sectors, which were subsequently acquired by the leading companies in each field. In 1999, he was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year and has also been named to the 100 Most Influential Professionals by Trade Show Week magazine.  Mr. Giberti was awarded the prestigious OPM designation from the Harvard Business School. His advanced education also includes executive courses in Europe, with a special emphasis in strategic management and entrepreneurial skills. He is also a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), America’s Gateway Chapter.

Joseph Flynn, Board Member

Mr. Flynn has two decades of experience selling, managing, and operating trade shows in the U.S. and abroad.  During this period, he has demonstrated unique talents in managing start-up technology companies.  Mr. Flynn is currently President and CEO of Auxilio Inc, a successful outsourcing management service company for the healthcare industry.