Andre Maljaars (47) - CEO and co-founder of founder contact, is responsible for daily management at foundercontact. He worked 22 years successful across borders for both multinationals (Philips Consumer Electronics and Ingram Micro) as well SME companies and internet start-ups. Most in senior executive positions with bottom-line responsibility like sales director, managing director, vice president, CCO and CEO. Grew the sales with his team at Ingram Micro with 40% and its net profit with 50% CAGR during 6 subsequent years. Has a MSc degree for studying business economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam and has a bachelor degree in marketing. Has own internet companies with foundercontact.com and leaderboard.nl and is specialized in innovating and running business concepts through the web.

The company is operated by an international team of 4 entrepreneurs with co-shareholders Andre Maljaars (The Netherlands) Steve Howard (United Kingdom), Vivek Kalyan (India) and Douglas Gordon (United Kingdom) that worked now for 4 years successful together. Combined they have a large and rich experience in the field of entrepreneurship, setting up, expanding fast new companies, growing revenue fast, managing and running back and front office services from remote locations, profiling investment opportunities and investment (advisory services). read more

Tiger Bells is an independent animation production company based in India & UK. As a production company, it's basic philosophy is to give quality content to children. Tiger Bells has a distinct advantage of offering global quality animation at the most cost-effective rates in the market. It supports a worldwide client's network from a production studios in Pune & New Delhi, India and produces animation with unique and entertaining content that is socially and culturally relevant. Tiger Bells specialized in Flash 2D & 3D animation for TV, Commercials and Feature Films.

The Indian animation industry today stands at Rs 12 billion, and is projected to grow to Rs 42 billion by 2009 (as per FICCI). Animation in India is currently riding on two key factors - a large base of highly skilled labour, and low cost of production. While the industry is gaining prominence steadily, several important factors such as the government's role in supporting the animation industry, producing original content locally, and the importance of training, will steer the industry to greater heights.

co-founder and managing director of foundercontact India ltd. Founded Symphisis Consulting in 2005 after having served the IT & BPO industry for over 12 years. He is a strong organizer, motivator and team player with established record of success in identifying new and emerging business opportunities and has worked extensively in the US & Europe markets. Is responsibile for running backoffice operation out of India for foundercontact. Has extensive network in computer animation industry. Lives at New Delhi, India. Sport: playing cricket. Hobbies: fast cars, internet and electronic gadgets. eMail kalyan@foundercontact.in