Author Archives for Dave Stubenvoll

David Stubenvoll is a streaming-industry veteran, launching Wowza Media Systems with Charlie Good to fill a stark void in the industry: the lack of flexible, robust media server software on which to build reliable streaming. Wowza is Dave’s fifth new business venture, having previously served as entrepreneur in residence at Adobe Systems and as CEO/cofounder of Freeworks. Dave has also held senior positions at Intuit and served
as president of GALT Technologies (an Intuit subsidiary).

Wowza Media Systems named as People’s Choice Winner in Next Up Awards

June 22, 2015 3:06 am Published by Comments Off on Wowza Media Systems named as People’s Choice Winner in Next Up Awards

It’s awesome to be recognized by our peers! The Boulder and Denver Software Clubs recently named Wowza the 2015 People’s Choice winner in the Pitchers category (made up of companies with more than 50 employees on LinkedIn), plus awarded us with second place in the Judge’s Choice contest. These awards are especially meaningful because we're in business to help others succeed; we're overjoyed at the voters' message that we're on the right track. 


Wowza Streaming Cloud Is Here!

April 13, 2015 11:04 am Published by Comments Off on Wowza Streaming Cloud Is Here!

Charlie and I got into the streaming business because people needed a media server that was reliable, extensible, and built and supported by people who cared. We started with a server software product, and it quickly grew into the first platform-agnostic server able to deliver video to any device. And now I'm thrilled to announce our latest endeavor: Wowza Streaming Cloud, an end-to-end streaming service built upon our powerful software.


Farewell to JustinTV, Hello Twitch

August 18, 2014 5:08 am Published by Comments Off on Farewell to JustinTV, Hello Twitch

We bid a sad farewell to JustinTV and a huge congratulations to the team for Twitch. 

JustinTV changed content on the web. As Justin Kan decided to broadcast his life 24/7, it changed the nature of video on the web, created an enormous PR explosion and took on tons of technical challenges.


Wowza Streaming Engine: a New Driving Force in the Future of Video Delivery

February 11, 2014 3:02 am Published by Comments Off on Wowza Streaming Engine: a New Driving Force in the Future of Video Delivery

Over the past seven years, Wowza Media Server has set the industry standard for live and VOD streaming technology. And, while it has technically been just that—server software—it has evolved into much more, quite literally becoming the engine that powers high-quality content delivery to any audience on any device for customers in more than 150 countries around the world. Welcome to the new era in streaming technology. Welcome to Wowza Streaming Engine.


Future of Social TV: Experimentation

November 7, 2013 12:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Future of Social TV: Experimentation

Finally, the future of social TV is experimentation.

As we’ve seen over the past year, experimentation will continue to be the defining force of social TV in the near future. Producers and broadcasters will undoubtedly explore new technologies and opportunities in order to leverage this reimagined phenomenon and to engage audiences...


Future of Social TV: Engaging Fans on the Second Screen

November 6, 2013 5:11 am Published by Comments Off on Future of Social TV: Engaging Fans on the Second Screen

Here's part 4 of the Future of Social TV predictions: Engaging Fans on the Second Screen

Even as social engagement has become an increasingly important aspect of audience value, most of these interactions currently take place around or about the show, as opposed to being tied directly to it...