Jason Leo Baguio (born October 15, 1979 in Dallas, Texas) is an American internet entrepreneur born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Jason is responsible for the development of the internet platform SocialSeam.org. Jason is also a US rated chess master. Biography Jason Leo Baguio started his first business at age 11 mowing lawns in Dallas, Texas. Baguio hired his best friends to help him out in an effort to help his local community. Career Social Seam Two years ago, Jason Leo Baguio's sister needed help. She had developed a brain tumor and couldn't afford treatment. Although she eventually received help and recovered, Baguio was inspired to help others through the creation of his social network titled Social Seam aimed at those who want to raise funds for a cause. Social Seam, an MIT startup allows anyone to start their own fundraiser for a nonprofit with nonprofit approval. Baguio predicts that this will encourage businesses to get involved by allowing them to offer rewards to users who can then donate to their nonprofit of choice. Social Seam launched on April 15th, 2014, it is now currently used in cities like Austin, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. Baguio is is close friends of Noam Chomsky.
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