After co-founding txtNation in 2002, Whelan led its strategy, sales and client services. Whelan was previously with Lightspeed Interactive, Atlanta, Ga, a leading e-commerce and consulting firm, where he worked on front end user logistics, UX and various sales projects. As well as pioneering txtNation’s unique approach to simplifying SMS messaging and mobile billing solutions, Michael has been at the forefront of txtNation’s sales, marketing and product development successes.
Having driven the concept creation and delivery of hundreds of mobile and e-commerce projects, Whelan is starting to be recognised as one of the most experienced innovators and marketers in this space. Today, Michael has executive responsibility for overseeing sales and marketing, working on strategic partnerships with providers and liaising with top-flight clients. He is a member of txtNation’s management team.