Raymond Alvarez

Bio

Nextwave Communications is a consultancy firm using cutting-edge media and public relations tools for the business communities of northern Colorado. Founder and president Raymond Alvarez is assisting the Davinci Institute in writing a book on Twitter due out in July 2009. He also writes articles for area publications. Nextwave's many activities include promotion of charities, including Charity Water, Twestival, the Epilepsy Foundation, and soon the Schepens Institute on eye research. Twitter has made it possible to literally reach millions with articles and news of importance. The several accounts created for Twitter: @NextwaveRay, @Teddy_Salad, @NEDrunning, @EggnSalad, @Water2World. Nextwave also is a member of the Denver Twitter Community, Boulder Entrepreneurs and the Davinci Institute. Other projects: Teddy Salad appears in a video made for the really good job contest sponsored by Murphy-Goode. Teddy, a spy disguised as a dog, is ideal for the role of social media correspondent. He has a considerable following that has come to expect his support for pet rescue and other important work. He is also generous with advice on user etiquette and shares information on Twitter tools and tips. It is the mission of Nextwave to assist with spreading news of technology and science to the world.NextwaveRay regularly posts articles and news of technological advances, scientific discovery as well as discussion of important trends. Teddy_Salad aims at audiences that are not necessarily younger, but enjoy humor and good-natured kidding. The Davinci Institute (http://www.davinciinstitute.com) has become a friend and client. 50 Interviews author Brian Schwartz (http://www.50interviews.com/) is a friend and client. Look for Raymond Alvarez on LinkedIn. NextwaveRay also is a member of the Boulder Entrepreneur Meetup and the Denver Twitterer Group.