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Interview with Sebastian Jacobs

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Sebastian Jacobs

Sebastian is a 25 year old full time fire-fighter based in Sydney. He set up OutingsGuide, a one-stop entertainment and social networking website after noticing that nothing like it existed anywhere on the web.

OutingsGuide looks to provide information about all the events and entertainment options in any area of Australia. From school fetes, to big name concerts, OutingsGuide can provide you with all the options including advanced mapping capabilities and the ability to invite all your friends to the event. It also includes places to stay.

Businesses can list on the website for free or upgrade their profiles for a small amount - perfect for the small business who wants an easily updatable presence on the web, but doesn't want to outlay a heap of cash to develop their own site.

1.      What was your first job?
My first job was making pizzas in my kitchen and delivering them on my pushbike

2.      What did you want to be when you grew up?
A fireman, which I am as well now.

3.      What does your job involve now?
As the managing director of OutingsGuide I am responsible for the overall running of the site. This includes data management and product improvement, telesales management

4.      Are you thinking of trying your hand in anything else?
I would like to incorporate more editorial content into and about the venues already listed in OutingsGuide

5.      What is the biggest challenge you face at work?
Making sure things are done correctly by contracting companies

6.      What is the best part of your job?
Seeing things come together

7.      What is your advice for people starting out in your industry?
Plan everything, set goals however be prepared to shift the goal posts, get everything in writing,

8.      What makes you happy?
When people use the site and appreciate it’s innovativeness.

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