The People Behind the Innovation

Bob Shallow is an accomplished growth leader and market maker specializing in performance marketing, digital media and technology at public and private companies including IMG, Nokia, Gemstar-TV Guide, Rovi and Comcast/Effectv. The hallmark of Bob’s career has been starting and scaling businesses that license content and patent rights, subscription and ad-supported content services, consumer electronics, emerging technologies and advanced advertising sales and solutions. He brings a wealth of experience and best practices relative to strategy, sales, corporate development plus administration and operations amassed from senior executive roles with leading Fortune 500 companies. Bob holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

Eric Hybertson is a seasoned Cable technology expert, specializing in video and broadband delivery systems. Eric delivers clear, concise guidance with a long history of providing value across diverse markets.

With a 25+ year career in deploying legacy and modern broadband devices, access networks, and end-user ecosystems, Eric enables any business to look around operational corners toward straightforward success.

As an entrepreneur, Eric also guides partners to capitalize on new opportunities that open up through market changes.

Jack Birnbaum is a technology leader with a proven track record of success in developing and deploying innovative video products.

As a former VP of Video Infrastructure and Security Engineering at Comcast, he managed the development of cutting-edge solutions, including set-top boxes, Video on Demand (VoD), and interactive TV applications. He also led initiatives designed to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs through more effective and data-driven solutions.

Prior to this, he held leadership roles at Motorola and Concurrent, and was responsible for the development of advanced set-top software and VoD solutions.

Jack holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University, and an MBA from Temple University. He is also a graduate of the SCTE Tuck Executive Leadership program from Dartmouth.

Jeff Berenson is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in leading global organizations in the development and deployment of next-generation technologies for telecommunications, television, and broadband markets.

He has led professional services, engineering, and product management teams at companies such as ITVP Partners, Active Video, Rovi, Vidiom Systems, and Open TV.

Jeff possesses a deep understanding of integrating new hardware and software components into existing environments, including embedded, mobile, enterprise, and cloud-based solutions.

Jeff has a proven track record of success in leading technology integrations, mergers and acquisitions, and market introductions of innovative technologies.

He is a respected industry thought leader and a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events.

Jim Potts is a strong interpersonable sales leader that counts with over 40 years of experience of successfully building and leading sales teams working within the technology industry.

As former SVP of Sales at Vantiva (formerly Technicolor Connected Home division), he led a high-performing team and fostered customer relationships with major network service providers across the US and Canada.

Prior to Vantiva, Jim held key sales leadership roles at Cisco and Scientific-Atlanta.

He brings a wealth of experience in building and maintaining customer relationships, driving revenue growth, and exceeding sales targets.

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Joanna Skrdlant is a distinguished business leader in the audio and technology industries, specializing in licensing, partnership development, and business development.

Having served as Vice President and General Manager of the Home Entertainment unit at Xperi Inc., she has experience in leading the successful commercialization of audio technologies like DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced, and significantly contributed to the business revenue’s growth. Prior to Xperi, Joanna spearheaded audio IP implementation and licensing at SRS Labs.

Throughout her career, Joanna has successfully managed partner ecosystems, driven innovation in embedded audio and voice technologies, overseen licensing and certification in various markets, including Consumer Electronics and Automotive, and built and managed successful partnerships with leading technology companies.

John Bell is an experienced Customer Success and Technical Account Management professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and loyalty for global television and broadband providers.

He has led account management teams at leading companies such as Rovi, TiVo, Agile TV, TV Gateway, and HBO, providing strategic guidance on hardware and software deployments, developing custom solutions, and managing complex projects.

John excels at building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring successful project outcomes, and exceeding client expectations.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from The University of Texas at Austin.

Manoj Bhandary is an Ad and AI technology product executive, driving solutions engineering and business growth for Mavsotech in cable, automobile, media, and entertainment industry. As a former Principal Director of Ad Tech syndication team at Comcast, he managed the product, program and operations development of Ad Tech cutting-edge solutions to syndication partners Shaw, Rogers, Videotron, Cox and Sky. As a former Head of operations at MachineQ Comcast, he has lead the operations team supporting pre-sales through deployment of various IOT use cases to customers. Prior to Comcast, Manoj held key product development leadership role at HBO, SeaChange, Merck, HP/Verity and IBM/Informix.He holds a Masters in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University, CA.

Sheryl is the CFO of Mavsotech, bringing a wealth of financial expertise to the company through over 30 years of accomplishments serving within the technology industry.

Prior to her current role, she has successfully led finance functions at large international companies including Xperi, Tivo, and Rovi, where she was responsible for financial management and administration across various business units.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.

Steve DiDomenico is a seasoned technology leader experienced in both development and operations. He was Senior Director of Core Video Systems at Comcast where he led teams of software, systems, test and operations engineers in the development and support of video products.  Before Comcast, Steve worked in the digital video space at Motorola and was Motorola's video standards representative including work in OpenCable, SCTE and ATSC.  He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, a Masters in Computer Science from Villanova University, and an MBA from Drexel University.

Ted Hodgins is a seasoned business leader with over 35 years of experience in the television and video industries. He is recognized for his expertise in business process improvement, customer experience, marketing, operations, and product management.

A former Comcast employee, he led a nationwide root cause analysis team, significantly improving customer experiences and operational efficiencies. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective business solutions that enhance customer interactions and operational capabilities.

In most recent years, Ted also served as a Strategy Consultant at SES and volunteered as an Emergency Management Specialist in Philadelphia, demonstrating his commitment to community service and impactful leadership.

Vanessa brings over 25 years of technology marketing and leadership expertise, with a proven track record in product marketing and building high-performance teams. Most recently, Vanessa served as Chief Marketing Officer at three start-ups, where she founded and led the marketing strategy, teams, and business development efforts, culminating in successful exits. Prior to her start-up experience, Vanessa was the Global Director of Product Marketing at Rovi (now Xperi). Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at Motorola's Home division, where she focused on product marketing for innovative technologies during its acquisition by Google.A seasoned industry speaker, Vanessa frequently shares her insights at conferences, trade shows, webinars, and Women in Technology and Women in Media events, championing the power of technology and the importance of diverse leadership.