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VIPdesk Announces the Addition of Two New Board Members

Nancy Evans and Abe Morris Join VIPdesk to Provide Counsel During Accelerated Growth Period

Alexandria, VA, December 5, 2000 – VIPdesk, the fast-growing Internet concierge service, today announced that Nancy Evans and Abraham Morris will join the board of directors. As two new members of the VIPdesk team, Evans and Morris will provide extensive experience and will be integral parts of VIPdesk's further growth and development.

Nancy Evans is a co-founder of iVillage and previously founded Family Life magazine, was Editor-in-Chief of the Book of the Month Club and President and Publisher of Doubleday. Evans will be a valuable asset in helping this woman-owned business extend its co-branded concierge services to new markets.

"Mary Naylor and I connected immediately based on our entrepreneurial spirit as well as the quest to provide work-life balance solutions," said Evans. "I am thrilled to be a part of the VIPdesk team and am excited to provide input specifically to their public relations and marketing efforts."

Abraham Morris, formerly the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teligent, brings to the board a strong foundation of strategic, financial, and operational development. Morris will add tremendous value in charting the corporate development course as well as alternative business strategies.

"The smartest thing an entrepreneur can do is to surround themselves with people who have experience and successful track records," says Mary Naylor. "Nancy and Abe are an excellent addition to the VIPdesk team during this accelerated growth period where decisions need to be made smart and fast."

VIPdesk is the leading provider of "live" web-based coordination of personal and convenience services to help busy people get things done. VIPdesk provides companies with a virtual personal assistant platform that offers live online concierge services for employees and customers. This innovative technology and centralized infrastructure of live, local concierges acts as a powerful retention and productivity tool that currently serves 5.1 million users.

About VIPdesk (www.vipdesk.com)

VIPdesk's unique Web-enabled concierge service provides personal, real-time assistance from live, local concierge agents. Founded in 1997 by Mary Naylor, a thirteen-year veteran of the concierge industry, this personal assistant infrastructure platform serves many blue chip clients. VIPdesk is fueled by $3.75 million in venture capital funding from Safeguard Scientifics' Pennsylvania Early Stage Investment Partners, Scripps Ventures, Women's Growth Capital fund, and The Dinner Club.

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