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Our growing team consists of seasoned experts in application development, CMS technologies, design, user-experience and project management.

Karen Borchert

Director of Products

As a product director with us, Karen Borchert keeps Phase2 growing each day; she focuses on the business strategy for our products, including OpenPublish and OpenPublic.

Thanks to her deep background in product strategy, Karen can expertly identify opportunities and challenges, then formulate the plans to address them. That natural entrepreneurial spirit was evident when she co-founded a national nonprofit organization and a social enterprise in the travel sector, in addition to working as a consultant for several organizations worldwide.

“Being able to bring a product to life is so rewarding. But knowing Phase2’s products help so many people around the world is even more fulfilling.”

Karen earned an MBA from Georgetown University and a BA in Education and English from Wake Forest University.

Office of the New York Attorney General Finds Great Fit with OpenPublic: An Interview with New Amsterdam Ideas

posted on 17 May 12

When you're building a web site for a government agency, the importance of finding the right tool for the job can mean the difference between a simple web site and a true solution. For the team at New Amsterdam Ideas, OpenPublic was the right tool for the job of revamping the site of New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman. I sat down with Andrew Hoppin and Sheldon Rampton from New Amsterdam Ideas to learn more about their experience building with OpenPublic.

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