Russ Whitman has been developing startups and new products since 1996. Whitman is the past President for a Consumer Electronics and Software company – Icebox, LLC where he lead the development and market launch of the icebox product line, culminating in the sale to Salton, Inc in 2002.

Following the transition of Icebox, Whitman started Digital Home Group a Strategic Consulting and Product Development Group whose clients included Microsoft, HP, Sears, Cisco, IBM and GM.

In 2006 Whitman lead the strategic partnership effort with Passalong Networks for the OnTour product and continues in the advancement of the OnTour business. Russ has a passion to develop new ideas that have substantive consumer value, loves to find opportunities in “gaps” that exist in the consumer marketplace.

Chris Kohout began programming at age 11, and went on to develop a strong suite of skills in software development, database work and graphic design.

Prior to MediaPops, Kohout created the OnTour application and MatchingScience.com, a personality-based matchmaking web site. Previously, he served as Manager of the Internet Group for Icebox, LLC, overseeing the creation of Icebox's portal site.

Chris loves building technological solutions to frustrating problems.