Ryze is a

social networking service A social networking service or SNS (sometimes called a social networking site) is an online platform which people use to build social networks or social relationships with other people who share similar personal or career content, interests, act ...

designed to link business professionals, particularly new entrepreneurs. The site claims to have over 1,000,000 members in 200 countries, with over 1,000 external organizations hosting sub-networks on the site. Founded in early 2001 by Adrian Scott, it was one of the first of a new generation of social networking services and was a heavy influence on Friendster, founded by early Ryze member, Jonathan Abrams, in 2003. The first external member, Ken Berger, joined in June 2001.

Press

The site has been mentioned in publications including Forbes, ''

Newsday ''Newsday'' is an American daily newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, although it is also sold throughout the New York metropolitan area. The slogan of the newspaper is "Newsday, Your Eye on LI", and f ...

'', '' The New York Times'', '' USA Today''.

References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.Ryze.com/ American social networking websites Internet properties established in 2001 Professional networks