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Curtis Hart is president of the o3 group, an Austin-based interactive agency combining proven methodology, business intelligence, and bulletproof technology to deliver innovative, user-centered experiences that drive sales, boost brand awareness and meet client's goals. The group consists of marketing experts and technologists in Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado with development units in India and Colorado. As president, Curt's business philosophy has always focused on creating value for the client and has led to an impressive portfolio. Some of the o3 group's clients include Robert Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios, Qwest Communications, Thayer Media, and Vicorp IVR Systems. Solutions and integrated marketing programs from the o3 group reflect the individual nature of such clients and create market penetration in an intense economy.

Prior to the o3 group, Curt founded and was president of Colorado Idea Net, a successful application development company in Denver, Colorado. At Colorado Idea Net, Curt grew the company an average of 100% per year and in 2000 and Curt managed the sale of the company to individual investors. Colorado Idea Net worked extensively with universities and through a thoughtful process of defining features and security sets helped Jones International University become the first accredited, fully online university. Colorado Idea Net also worked with Great American Country Music Television to help their market penetration in the cable television music industry.

The entrepreneurial spirit started early for Curt in his family grocery in rural Vermont. Going to the store after school and helping with the 5:00 rush, Curt developed his work ethic, and his understanding of good customer service and solid salesmanship. He learned bitter lessons in dealing with larger, stronger competitors, and how to put a chink in their armor. He met many less fortunate people, people who could not read or write, people who could not afford food, and some that resorted to stealing. Curt never forgot those people and has developed a deep commitment to the community. He has worked with several not-for-profit agencies on integrated marketing programs and e-business practices. Curt has provided low-cost or no-cost solutions to Denver Rescue Mission, Out Youth and Environmental Defense to name a few.

Curt came to Texas three years ago to be closer to his family. He enjoys nothing more than poking fun at scary movies with his youngest niece, discussing linguistics over coffee with his oldest niece, or having a LAN party with his two nephews and oldest brother. Curt gets his hands dirty by pouring concrete countertops, refinishing old dwellings and occasionally re-wiring them. He's also has a growing interest in steel work, Texas politics, Tex-Mex, and all things south of the border.