Maybe you don’t know Rich Barton, but you definitely know his ideas, which include Expedia, Zillow, and Glassdoor. In 2014 he was recognized by President Obama when he was named a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. However, the reach of Rich’s influence stretches beyond the pale of tech start-ups and prestigious accolades. This includes founding the philanthropic Barton Family Foundation and investing in a number of small companies that focus on making authentic information more accessible to more consumers, thereby protecting their interests.