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Emil Michael Joins Klout As COO

By TechTaffy Desk

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Emil Michael is the latest ‘Kloutlaw’ (what Klout team members like to call themselves). Mr. Michael has joined Klout as COO and is the newest member of the company’s board of directors. He will be overseeing all business functions of Klout.

Mr. Michael was formerly senior vice president of Field Operations for TellMe Networks, and a special assistant to the Secretary of Defense in the White House. He was also an investment banking associate with Goldman Sachs.

Wondering what Mr. Michael’s Klout score is? It stands at 37, and he is a socializer.

[Image Courtesy: Mr. Emil Michael]

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