Inside Spokeo

You can tell from how often we ask for your stories about finding your loved ones and the great stories we’ve recently profiled (Edward and his father!) that Spokeo loves reuniting people. We love to hear from people who have used Spokeo to find one another. It makes our hearts feel warm and fuzzy (including [...]

  Spokeo’s founder and president, Harrison Tang, answered some questions for Ideamensch.com. Take a look at the interview and get to know the man behind the idea for Spokeo. Harrison Q&A with Ideamensch.com  

Six years ago, my Stanford roommates and I built Spokeo to help us keep in touch with friends across a dizzying array of social networks. We are honored today to be at the helm of a principal destination for millions of Americans searching for and looking to connect with others. Like any startup, we grow [...]

Spokeo CSO, Emanuel Pleitez participated in a fireside chat earlier today at the Privacy Identity Innovation Summit in Seattle focusing on protecting privacy while enabling new technologies and business models.  Take a look at some of the others at the conference: * Larry Downes: internet analyst and author * Anne Toth: Head of Privacy at Google+, former Chief Trust Officer at [...]

The NBA is in the playoffs! The East and the West teams are duking it out, but only one team will be victorious. Is your favorite team in the running (we have a lot of Clippers and Lakers fans in our office)? Follow the playoffs bracket here, and check out the top 10 NBA players [...]

They’re talented, they’re beautiful, and they’re mothers! Let’s take a look at the top ten celebrity moms.      Top 10 Celebrity Moms*: 1. Sarah Michelle Gellar – became widely known for her role as Buffy Summers on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Sarah is married to actor Freddie Prinze, Jr., is the mother of [...]

Mother’s Day is coming up! Today we have the top moms from television and film. Some of these characters may be fictional, but we can all relate to them and they’ve helped shape the family values and culture we share. Top 10 TV & Movie Moms*: 1. Lauren Graham – Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls [...]

Cinco de Mayo is this weekend (bring on the margaritas), and it’s the 150 year anniversary! Cinco de Mayo celebrates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, when the Mexican army defeated the French forces. Today, Cinco de Mayo is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride; this week’s list includes [...]

May is here! And I’ve got the top 10 people searches of April for you. Check out the list below: 10. Taylor Swift – The rumors are false, Taylor Swift did not get a boob job. She did, however, earn three CMT Music Awards nominations. Congrats! 9. Niall Horan – Niall Horan is one of [...]

Earth Day was celebrated on Sunday, and it’s always a great way to increase awareness of environmental issues and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. This week’s list focuses on the top 10 eco-friendly celebrities who are currently in the news. Top 10 Eco-friendly Celebrities: 1. Al Gore – served as the 45th Vice President [...]