New Board of the World App Finds Your Perfect Snowboard in Seconds
Scranton, Pennsylvania Mar 18, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Snowboarding on the wrong gear can be a massive drain on your budget. Most riders have spent hundreds of dollars on a board that just did not work for their style, size, or local riding conditions. To solve this problem, Steve Weber, the founder of Board of the World, is sharing a new app that simplifies how we pick our next snowboard. Board of the World is an online snowboard shop that specializes in writing gear reviews from the East Coast Rider's perspective. The goal of the website is to help riders of all skill levels find the perfect gear so they can spend more time enjoying it and less time shopping for it. What Is the Board of the World Snowboard Finder App? The Board of the World Snowboard Finder is a mobile application that uses a 14-point matching system to pair riders with their ideal snowboard within a few seconds. The finder analyzes the searcher's riding style, size, skill level, budget, and local mountain conditions to pair them with a clear board recommendation that's backed by data. Steve has been snowboarding for 27 years and has spent the last 6 years writing detailed snowboard gear reviews on the Board of the World website. He recognized that riders need more than just a few paragraphs, some stats, and a few videos to help them choose the right snowboard. They need an expert who can help them at every step of the way, answer their questions, and show them exactly which snowboard will work for them so they can spend more time riding and less time shopping. The Board of the World app accomplishes this goal. [MEDIA ADVISORY: See the Board of the World Apps snowboard finder in action here: https://youtube.com/shorts/j4MrsM1oO8Q] How Does the 14-Point Snowboard Matching System Work? The heart of the Board of the World app is its Snowboard Finder tool. After asking four specific questions about how and where you like to ride, the app uses a 14-point matching system to help you find the best snowboard for you. This matching system analyzes every technical detail of the snowboard, including the board's construction, its review scores by category, and how the board performs in your local conditions, all to help you find your ideal setup. The app's interface is designed to be simple and easy to use for riders of all skill levels to find their next board. While the app is rooted in the expert field data provided by Board of the World's in-depth snowboard reviews, the app also uses community feedback to help riders find the right boards. The real power of the platform is the ability for gear lovers to build a digital quiver of every board they get to ride. Users can catalog their ride history, rate boards using the 14-point matching system, and earn shareable badges that show off their riding and gear review expertise. The app's community members influence each board's ranking all to make sure that the best snowboards always rise to the top of the leaderboard and get recommended most often. What Features Are Included in the Board of the World App Today? In addition to tools for finding boards, Steve built the Board of the World App to be a complete toolkit for snowboarders. The application also includes the following core features: Rate and Review the snowboards you ride using the 14-point review system. Identify your binding angles with total precision. Share your gear gift registry with friends and family to be sure you get the correct models and sizes of the gear you need. Link up with friends to ride with. Follow your riding friends' board reviews and ride sessions. Track your speed in mph and total time per session with a minimal battery drain snowboard session tracker. Riders can start using the Snowboard Finder today by visiting the Board of the World App. It works right in your mobile browser, and you can install it to add it to your home screen for faster access. About Board of the World Board of the World is an online snowboard shop that specializes in writing gear reviews from the East Coast Rider's perspective. The shop's goal is to help riders of all skill levels find the perfect gear so they can spend more time enjoying it and less time shopping for it. To read the latest reviews or learn more about East Coast gear performance, visit https://www.boardoftheworld.com/.Media ContactBoard of the [email protected] (570) 285-5514Board of the World12 Skyview Drive Suite #2 Dallas, PA 18612https://www.boardoftheworld.com/ Source :Board of the WorldThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
Los Angeles World Affairs Council Elects Ambros and Beaupain to Board of Directors
Los Angeles, California Mar 18, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - The Los Angeles World Affairs Council today announced the election of two of Los Angeles' most accomplished executives to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring exceptional experience in international media, entertainment, and finance that will strengthen the organization's mission to foster global understanding and civil discourse. The newly elected board members are Rick Ambros, executive producer and international media executive; and Taylor Beaupain, Managing Partner at K1 Investment Management. These individuals demonstrate the global perspective, integrity, and civic leadership that defines the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, said The Honorable Maria Contreras-Sweet, Chair of the Board and former U.S. Cabinet Secretary. Ricks deep experience navigating international media markets and Taylors background in high-growth investment will help the Council expand its reach, deepen its impact, and elevate Los Angeles role as a hub for global engagement. Rick Ambros is an executive producer, consultant, and former studio executive specializing in international and local-language film, television, and digital production across Asia, Europe, and North America. Over the course of his career, he has worked with Fox, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount, MGM, Disney, and many other studios. He brings particular depth in the rapidly growing media and entertainment markets of India, Southeast Asia, and China, having established Fox Television Studios India and consulted on local-language productions across the region. He served as Chief Operating Officer of Perfect Storm Entertainment, a joint venture between director Justin Lin and Chinese media company Seven Stars, and advised German investors who provided $1.5 billion in film and television production financing for properties including The Hangover, Sherlock Holmes, and Mission: Impossible 3. A Member and Juror of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Ambros holds a B.A. from Tufts University and an M.B.A. from the Tuck School at Dartmouth College. Taylor Beaupain is Managing Partner at K1 Investment Management, where he oversees legal execution and financing of investments and serves as an active board member for K1s portfolio companies. Previously, he was a partner in the growth equity practice at Kayne Anderson, managing growth equity and buyout investments. Beaupain began his career in the financial sponsors investment banking group of Merrill Lynch, advising global private equity firms on mergers, acquisitions, and financings. He holds an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University. He serves on the board of the UCLA Anderson Fink Center for Finance and the Board of Advisors for the UCLA Anderson School of Management. What impressed us most was how each of these individuals combines professional excellence with a genuine commitment to international engagement, said Barry Sanders, Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. Ricks work spanning the worlds most dynamic media markets and Taylors expertise in evaluating and growing companies on a global scale will be invaluable as the Council addresses todays complex geopolitical and economic challenges. The new board members begin their terms immediately and contribute to programming throughout the year, with a particular focus on international media, technology, global business, and cross-cultural diplomacy. About the Los Angeles World Affairs Council The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement and civil discourse. For more than seven decades, the Council has served as Los Angeles premier forum for global affairs, convening diverse voices to examine international challenges and opportunities. Through its signature programs, including the World Prize Gala, Town Hall Series, and High School Program, the Council reaches thousands annually, fostering informed citizenship and preparing Los Angeles to engage with the world. For more information, visit https://lawac.org. Media ContactLos Angeles World Affairs Council*****@lawac.orghttps://lawac.org/ Source :Los Angeles World Affairs CouncilThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
