We are QRANK
About Ricochet Labs
Ricochet Labs' social-mobile location-aware platform called QRANK makes it easy for anyone with content to create mobile games that you play with people around you. Our not-so-modest goal is to add a game layer across all knowledge. News organizations, brands, and entertainment properties leverage our platform to engage, track and reward their users.
Rodney Gibbs, CEO
A two-time entrepreneur, Rodney co-founded Fizz Factor, a game studio that he sold to Amaze Entertainment. While leading Fizz, he developed and shipped 17 titles for several of the world’s largest game publishers and franchises. With longtime technical partner Michael Baird, he founded Ricochet Labs. Rodney lends his digital media experience to several boards, including the Austin Film Society; the International Game Developers Association; and KUT, Austin's NPR affiliate.
Michael Baird, CTO
As technical director of Fizz Factor, Michael oversaw development and spearheaded cross-platform tech sharing between studios. He co-authored the company’s Nintendo DS engine, which has shipped over 70 titles. As tech director or lead programmer, he led technical teams on 12 console and handheld titles. Michael comes to games from a web startup background.
Jason Goldman, advisor
Twitter, Google, Obvious
Kip McClanahan, advisor
Silverton Partners, ON Networks, Tipping Point
Jason Reneau, advisor
Mindbites, FreeMarkets, Kiva Systems
James Crow, advisor
ON Networks, Tipping Point
