LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtual Piggy, Inc. (OTCBB:VPIG), an innovator in safe youth payments, today announced that it has added Dale Jensen to its Board of Advisors.
Mr. Jensen is an innovative, forward thinker whose high profile career spans 30 years, 8 vertical markets, includes countless accolades, and even ownership of professional sports teams, including the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Diamondbacks. After starting his career serving as the youngest Vice President at The National Bank of Commerce, Mr. Jensen co-founded Information Technology, Inc. (now Fiserv, NASDAQ: FISV), a computer software and solutions provider for banks and savings institutions. The company is known for revolutionizing the banking industry and one in four banks across the country continue to utilize the software and systems today.
Virtual Piggy promotes financial management while empowering youth under 18 to make purchasing, saving and other money management decisions for themselves, within the boundaries setup by parents. The technology serves as a family wallet that is available online or via mobile, and is 100% free to use.
“I believe Virtual Piggy represents a tremendous opportunity to redefine ecommerce for youth and I'm excited to join their advisory board,” said Mr. Jensen. “I looking forward to bringing my background and partnerships in banking and information technology to further grow the company.”
“As we continue to advance Virtual Piggy, we are delighted to welcome Mr. Jensen to our company,” said Dr. Jo Webber, CEO and Founder of Virtual Piggy. “I am confident that with Mr. Jensen’s innovative thinking and exceptional relationships, his contribution will be significant.”
For information about Virtual Piggy visit www.VirtualPiggy.com
About Virtual Piggy, Inc.
Virtual Piggy, Inc. is the first e-commerce solution that enables kids to manage and spend money within parental controls. It enables parents to teach financial management through the use of a secure family wallet that is available online or via mobile and is 100% free to use. The technology company delivers online security platforms designed for the Under 18 age group in the global online market, and also enables online businesses the ability to function in a manner consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and similar international children’s privacy laws. The company is based in Hermosa Beach, CA and on the Web at: www.virtualpiggy.com
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