Lawrence Harte is the publisher and editor in chief of OTT Business Magazine, author of more than 119 communication books (Mostly TV technology, business, and media communication. Between 2005 and 2020, he interviewed more than 4,137 executives and technologists in the communication industry. Mr. Harte is the CTO of Ski TV and is responsible for expanding user interfaces (UX), implementing new content sources, setting up advanced advertising, TV apps, social TV, and eCommerce services. He is the CMO of VegiPlus.tv, an MTV like television show where he sets up SVOD and AVOD services, video ad integration, and advanced tCommerce applications. Mr. Harte has worked for Ericsson/General Electric, Audiovox/Toshiba and has been an expert consultant for Samsung, Google TV , Nokia, and dozens of other top media and technology companies. He holds many degrees and certificates including an Executive MBA from Wake Forest University (1995) and a BSET from the University of the State of New York (1990).

Chris Wagner is a technology expert who partners with investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to grow their professional brands, revenues, and customers. After spending more than a decade in the video internet streaming industry, Chris has developed an uncanny ability to start-up new technology businesses and enhance existing enterprises through digitally enabled services. He co-founded internet start-up NeuLion and helped grow the business to $100 million dollars, which sold to Endeavor for $250 million in cash. Chris’s ability to creatively apply technology to business opportunities has given him a front row seat with management teams, boards, and the internet industry. His passion for technology and how to apply it to enable business success, has created a network of followers interested in his views and how he might add value to their teams.

Taras Bugir is President of Decentrix, a multifaceted media enterprise that maximizes advertising revenue for companies worldwide using machine intelligence powered by the BIAnalytix™ cross-media platform. He oversees all aspects of development, deployment and support of the Decentrix product line. Taras has worked in 26 countries for over thirty-five years in the media industry spanning both business and technical aspects of content and advertising. Former Worldwide MD of Media at Microsoft and has held senior strategic media positions at Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Harris and Lintas Worldwide. Taras has also owned several businesses focused on media technology. He has authored four patents on content management, holds both a B.E. (hons), and a M.E. in Computer Engineering from the University of Newcastle in Australia.

Michael Lantz is CEO and co-founder of Accedo which develops TV video apps and other software and service solutions for the TV Broadcast and OTT industry. Video apps and solutions created and provided by Accedo are used by hundreds of millions of consumers all over the world. Accedo customers include over 350 of the world’s leading video service providers, such as Astro, Deutsche Telekom, Fox, HBO, NBC Universal, Telefonica, ITV, Channel 4 and many others.

Tim Bell is president of Blackett Bell Productions and is a video and movie producer who specializes in developing creative concepts and developing effective videos. Tim has produced, directed, and invested in low to mid-budget films, music videos, and live event video production. Tim specializes in creating transmedia to increase reach and improve engagement with audiences along with new revenue opportunities. He is dedicated to being a part of productions that can achieve monetary goals and is passionate about creating content that connects with people in mind and soul.

Gladston Gomez is a OTT/IPTV Consultant / Technology Expert supporting various Media Broadcasting and Telecom Companies in Design, integrate and create various workflows like Linear Live Streaming , VOD , NPVR , CATCHUP , NETWORK TIMESHIFT , Adtech Etc . Built Business case for OTT, SaaS TV solution, Cloud Based TV Solution, WebTV, IPTV, Hybrid-TV, TV-Middleware, CAS, DRM, CMS, CDN, BSS, TV Recommendation, TV- Analytics, TV Advertisement Management, Video Processing System . Proven track record in partner development, solution selling and building high performance teams. Ability to network with CXO’s and nurture professional relationships at all levels. Provide technical guidance in building the OTT platform across platforms (i.e. Android, iOS,Connected TV, Set Top Box etc.) Training Technology team on the systems, workflows, standard operating procedures, disaster recovery, failover procedures.End to End Project management for technical setup of the channels and re-engineering.

Lexi Burns is the Associate Editor of OTT Business Magazine. Responsible for inviting, managing and editing contributed articles, schedule and managing editorial interviews. She does primary and secondary industry research of OTT and Streaming media applications, technology, business and marketing trends.