Gabe is a game designer and engineer based out of San Francisco. Coming from a background in tech (Google), architecture (Yale), and real-world games (The Go Game), Gabe specializes in integrating real-world data with gameplay and virtual environments. He designed a pioneering series of massively multiplayer games of RISK on college campuses, and his games and playful technology have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Fox News, and most technology blogs. Gabe is currently building Meet Gatsby, a mobile service that introduces you to nearby people who share your interests and sparks small-world moments wherever you go.

Contact him at @gabesmed on twitter, or at gabesmed@yahoo.com.