Neil has over 20 years experience in the entertainment and technology industries. With a background that includes programming, licensing, business development, corporate strategy, production and technical operations, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the new media and digital marketplace.

As Chief Operating Officer of Akimbo, Neil spearheaded a new business model based on software as a service, enabling content providers to monetize their video assets on the web. He provided fiscal, strategic and operational leadership and reduced indebtedness by over 20%.

A pioneer in video on demand, Neil ran entertainment programming for both Diva Corporation and TVN Entertainment. As Senior Vice President of Programming at TVN, he oversaw the development and programming of original video-on-demand networks including Telenuestros, MUSIC Unlimited and KIDS Unlimited, the first subscription packages available on demand in the U.S. Additionally, Neil negotiated long-term deals with all major Hollywood studios, cable networks and independents, turning TVN into the largest provider of video-on-demand content in North America.

As Vice President of Entertainment at Diva, Neil created and implemented programming strategies and business models for a variety of services including, subscription, free, and special events on demand. Additionally, Neil forged new ground with the Hollywood community by negotiating the industry’s first video on demand licensing deals, securing rights to over 4,000 hours of content.

Prior to Diva, Neil was Vice President of Witt-Thomas Films, overseeing all aspects of the company’s development and production activities. Neil started his career at Warner Bros., where he served as Director of Worldwide Acquisitions. Neil has also brings a wealth of experience to the creative process, having served as a writer and producer of film and television properties for studios and networks.

Bev is an industry veteran with over 20 years experience in the cable television, entertainment and technology industries. With a diverse background that includes sales, marketing, programming and technical operations, Bev brings a wealth of experience to the new media marketplace.

As a senior level executive with both entertainment and technology companies, Bev sold and launched the first video on demand programming service in the United States. Bev ran the Entertainment Services Division at DIVA Corporation where she headed up the company’s engineering, marketing, programming and operations activities. Bev focused her efforts on sales and marketing while SVP of Marketing at TVN Entertainment and earlier in her career at HBO.

Bev was named “Woman to Watch” by Multichannel News and was also recognized as Cable’s 100 Heavy Hitters by CableFax Magazine.