How would you describe eval.me in under 50 words?

Web surveys with a heart. If you donate $1 to charity, your customers are twice as likely to complete your survey. And they get to choose the charity!

Why did you quit your job to build eval.me?

Because I want to change the world, one line of code at a time.

What technologies have you used to build eval.me?

Ruby on Rails, Backbone.js, the usual suspects.

How long did it take to put together eval.me?

4 months.

You believe that to fail is to succeed. What failures have helped you succeed?

I played tennis for 14 years every day. After college, I played professional tennis tournaments in Europe for 5 months. I did not manage to get better than 1300 in the world, and squandered all of my money travelling.

However, I had to give it a shot (and find out I am not Roger Federer). Had I not tried, I would have lived wondering what if…

Where does your interest in charity work originate from?

I originally came to the United States with the help of Rotary International, one of the largest charity organizations in the world. Through the years, I became more involved in other charity projects, and a few years ago I joined a local Rotary Club, of which I am now the president. I’ve learned what an impact a few people working together can have and want to encourage everyone to volunteer as much as they can.

What advice would you give to someone in a job but wants to start their own business?

Quit. Work. Learn.

What do you wish you’d have known 5 years ago that you know now?

That online poker is rigged.

Where do you see eval.me in 5 years time?

As a growing life-style business making a few thousand a month.

Has eval.me got the feedback and growth you expected since launch?

Somewhat. We’ve had 15 thousand hits in 8 hours, and a few hundred users. However, I am working on targeting relevant industries and more potential customers.

How much money has eval.me raised for charity so far?

$38 with a $250 coming in the next few weeks.

What is the biggest hurdle you have faced or are still facing?

Selling. I am appreciating sales skills much more than I have before and getting better at it myself.

What are you most excited about at the moment?

iOS. I am working on an iPad app so keep an eye out for that!

Can you convince the reader to start using eval.me in under 50 words?

Have you sent out a survey that few (if anyone) completed? Have you received a survey that you instinctively threw in the trash? It doesn’t have to be that way. You can enjoy taking and sending surveys. Use eval.me.