Alex Bridges
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Alex Bridges
Founder & CEO, Wavecast Pro
London, United KingdomOnline Media
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Wavecast Pro Ltd
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Indigo Papa Ltd
Education
University of Nottingham
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Background
Summary
I am developing Wavecast Pro - a live event platform for business events.
Event organisers use the platform to host online events or convert existing live events into hybrids to enhance the delegate experience or generate new revenues.
We combine the best of real time web technologies, live video streaming and social media.
We work closely with global publishers including The Economist Group and William Reed Business Media across different event formats across the globe.
Our approach is multi-disciplinary and we assist event marketeers, content programmers and delivery teams across the entire event life cycle. Commercialising the online audience requires a holistic view.
I have extensive digital experience across a broad spectrum of projects. These have included designing and building large internal systems for the BBC and Reuters to major consumer facing projects for the likes of MTV and the EU.
I have a deep knowledge of the streaming media industry and know a thing or two about codecs, content delivery networks, video players and digital video production workflows.
Experience
Founder
Wavecast Pro Ltd
June 2012 – Present (1 year 9 months)London, United Kingdom
A Wavecast is a fusion of live video with a rich media activity feed which captures real time social dialogue, content, opinion and valuable feedback across a blended audience.
Wavecasts can be used for next generation webinars, webcasts, (hybrid) conferences, lectures, and training sessions.
Wavecasts allow you to engage with audiences beyond a single location before, during and after your event. They are a proven tool for extending your reach, amplifying key messages and capturing your event in a measurable fashion.
They can also generate direct revenues through sales, sponsorship and pay-per-view models.
Founder & Director
Indigo Papa Ltd
2007 – June 2012 (5 years)
- Live Online Broadcasting (London Stock Exchange; Sony Ericsson; Becks Beer; DLKW, The Telegraph)
- Video Blogging platform (MTV / EU)
- Encoding (Vodafone)
- Video Management Suite
- Production (Fortnum & Mason)
Skills & Endorsements
Top Skills
26Video
20Web Video
13Broadcast
12Webcasting
11Streaming Media
9Webinars
7Digital Media
5User Interface Design
5Product Development
5Live Events
Alex also knows about...
5Digital Video
4Virtual Events
4Video Conferencing
3Live Video Streaming
2Online Video
2Social Media
1Software Design
1Cognitive Science
1Online Marketing
Production
Hybrid Events
Wavecast Delivery
Online meetings
Meeting Architecture
Education
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
MSc, Entrepreneurship, Science and Innovation
2001 – 2002
University of Leeds
University of Leeds
BSc Cognitive Science, 1st
1998 – 2001
Additional Info
Interests
Professional interests include Artificial Intelligence & Computer Vision; Cognitive Science and many of the disciplines it spans including Human Computer Interaction and Natural Language processing. Have strong interests in innovation and product development both from an academic and practical perspective.
Personal Details
Birthday April 20, 1978
Marital Status Married
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