Intelen is a Greek company founded in 2010 by Vassilis Nikolopoulos that combines web 2.0 social networks with utilities. The company has a successful business model connecting smart meters to social networks and web 2.0 services through analytics and brokerage platforms in the cloud. Intelen aims to create a win-win revenue sharing model by using these platforms to provide personalized services and data insights to consumers, businesses, energy companies and municipalities.