Rad (fka Littlstar) - Co-founder and CEO, August 2013 - Present
Rad TV is a consumer Web3 streaming app and subscription delivering AI Video, VR, and traditional video, live and on-demand E-Sports, Music, Comedy, and Sports, from the biggest studios and content creators globally. Rad TV’s Creator Studio allows for publishing video content, subscribing to channels, and publishing NFTs for streaming across devices. The platform supports instant peer to peer payments using blockchain and smart contracts, handles proof of ownership, IP, and entitlements onchain, and introduced the world’s first subscription as an NFT, which you can purchase, use, and resell later instead of canceling. In addition, the app allows you to watch your own content, which is in the spirit of Web3 and bringing content ownership and archiving back to individuals. Rad TV supports a broad range of content experiences, with 2D, 3D, 4K, Live, 360° / 180° VR, and traditional video on its premium app. In addition, viewers can earn rewards points and become peers in the network powered by Rad’s blockchain and P2P networking technology, $ARA.
Ara - Co-Founder, October 2017 - Present
The ARA community-driven platform, protocol, and developer SDKs leverage blockchain technology, distributed computing, and the sharing economy to make the delivery and sale of digital content and assets and experiences efficient, cost-effective, and secure.
ARA is an open-source protocol.
MyndVR - Adviser, July 2017 - Present
MyndVR is a healthcare company providing Virtual Reality solutions to long-term care facilities, home-health care providers and directly to senior consumers. The company is intelligently curating a vast library of VR content creating an innovative genre of recreational, prescriptive and on-demand therapies. MyndVR offers a promising future into cognitive health and wellness for our dynamic, aging population.
Galvanize - Co-founder and CTO, March 2012 - August 2013
(Acquired by K12 for $165M)
Galvanize is a 21st Century school for entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists. On eight campuses across the U.S., the energy, intellect and ambition of Galvanize students, members and alumni are at the heart of a learning community that promotes belonging, and that celebrates courage and growth. Our faculty and flexible blended-learning platform, combining part-time online education and in-person training, provide the most relevant and in-demand technical skills to anyone with the drive and determination to re-skill, up-skill and define success on their terms. Our members include first-time entrepreneurs, growing startups, and Fortune 1000 companies all looking to level-up. Become a member or enroll in an immersive course by visiting the Galvanize website.
MoovAtom - Co-founder and CEO, November 2009 - March 2012 (Acquired)
MoovAtom provided powerfully simple cloud based audio and video encoding, storage and delivery. Through MoovAtom's easy to use API you can build an Ad Network, an E-Commerce platform, an HR training site, or film distribution platform. MoovAtom delivered media either directly or through partners like American Airlines, Pepsi, MEC Global, and TriNet. All MoovAtom's videos are encoded to play on mobile devices, the web, and web TV having been tested on platforms including all Apple iOS devices, modern Android and Blackberry devices, Boxee, and many more.
Gigbeat - Co-founder
Gigbeat redefined concert discovery. It quickly scanned your music library to tell you which artists were coming to town, and integrated with SeatGeek, Rdio, and LastFM to pull your favorite artists and shows to see. Gigbeat was a Google Mobile World Congress Partner and AppCircus winner with 1MM+ downloads.