Ashok Kartham is the Founder and CEO of m-ize which simplifies the customer experience by enabling brands to transparently connect with mobile and social consumers to manage the products they want and own. Ashok previously founded 4CS a service lifecycle management platform growing the company to the largest provider in the market.  4CS was subsequently acquired by PTC a leader in product and service lifecycle management. Ashok is the President of TiE Tampa, an active Angel investor and one of the people working to make a difference in the Tampa Bay startup community.