The Sacramento economic development power elite were out in force today at the I/O Labs space in downtown Sacramento along with press and dozens more for the launch party of the newest startup to open operations here. Fantag is new mobile video engagement platform founded by Brian Dombrowski and Scott Bennett.
Fantag launched in the Bay Area but will be making Sacramento its home in the new I/O Labs space on the corner of 7th and J Street. Barry Broom, CEO of The Greater Sacramento Economic Council kicked off the official launch.
.@barrybroome of @selectsac speaking at Fantag launch #startupsac pic.twitter.com/apJa9QtUjc
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) January 18, 2017
Councilman Steve Hansen followed Barry Broom with some opening remarks as well as presenting founder Brian Dombrowski with a cowbell painted by artist David Garibaldi and encouraging Brian to make some noise.
Brian Dombrowski, founder of Fantag makes some cowbell noise pic.twitter.com/y8XLufjbO6
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) January 18, 2017
When Brian took the stage he first took the opportunity to tell the story of his entrepreneurial origins and acknowledge those who have helped him along the way.
.@Fantag_Live founder Brian talks about origins pic.twitter.com/9Cf7a7In8t
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) January 18, 2017
Brian then went on to explain what Fantag is and got those in attendance involved in a live demo, captured in the videos below.
What is @Fantag_Live ? #startupsac pic.twitter.com/9LqECtXjo6
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) January 18, 2017
Brian demos @Fantag_Live #startupsac pic.twitter.com/kGVnZeZXkR
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) January 18, 2017
Fantag has some great momentum coming out of the gates here in Sacramento and a great stable of supporters in the community already. Once again the open and welcoming community spirit of Sacramento startup and innovation community was on full display this morning. Welcome to Sacramento Team Fantag!