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Cast Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing a unique cast player that utilizes audio and video to clarify complex concepts. The company generates audio and video reports from data, delivering insights through customer-facing casts that interpret financial and revenue information to encourage high-value actions. Cast Corporation's offerings include financial casts, research reports, investor relations, personal finance, wealth management, retirement investment, college savings plans, asset management, revenue intelligence, and customer success business reviews.

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Problem: We share opinions, emotions, everything. The world is going social, but TV is left behind. We have proof that there is a strong desire to share what is on TV: A Facebook study has shown that for some sports events 82% of Instagram posts contain screenshots of TV. The behavior of sharing TV content is there, but the way of doing it is way too hard. People have to stand up in front of the screen and make photos with reflections and strange angles. But when people do go to this trouble, it creates a major problem for the media as rights holders. They lose control of their content. They lose the ability to monetize those moments. Solution: Snapscreen makes watching TV and its content socially shareable You simply open the browser (or app) on your phone, snap the TV screen (works perfectly from a long distance), that takes you to that exact moment in the broadcast/ stream, you reverse forward or backward to the moment you want to share, clip up to 30sec and share where you want all in high definition and perfect audio. The content clipped also has the ability to be top and tailed with graphics or pre/ post roll. Everything is measurable. Snapscreen is a B2C mobile web app in the US (launch Sep 2020 for the elections) and B2B component (SDK) that gets integrated into apps and websites of our customers in media.

The recording, editing, and privatization features an organization needs to do internal audio communications.

Live broadcasting for eSports in AR.

LiveLike Inc. is a technology company that provides a live streaming platform designed to enhance sports viewing experiences for fans across various devices, including mobile and virtual reality. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Gurugram, India, LiveLike develops a white-label platform that enables broadcasters to deliver both regular and interactive content under their own brand. The platform incorporates features such as watch parties, gamification, and access to sports statistics, aiming to engage younger audiences and improve retention and monetization for media companies. Key clients include prominent organizations and events like Fox Sports VR, the French Open, the UEFA Champions League, and the Super Bowl, showcasing LiveLike's commitment to revolutionizing the sports broadcasting landscape through innovative technologies.

Switchboard Live Inc. operates a live audience network that connects advertisers and brands with targeted viewers across various online channels. The company specializes in live video and social media management, enabling content creators to manage their live streams and extend their reach to online audiences. Its offerings include a solution called Producer, which allows brands to access audiences tailored to their budget and demographics, and Joicaster, a stream-sharing tool that consolidates live chats into a unified cross-platform experience. The company serves a diverse range of content creators in fields such as entertainment, government, gaming, worship, sports, podcasts, and keynote events. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Switchboard Live was previously known as Joicaster Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.

LiveLike Inc. is a technology company that provides a live streaming platform designed to enhance sports viewing experiences for fans across various devices, including mobile and virtual reality. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Gurugram, India, LiveLike develops a white-label platform that enables broadcasters to deliver both regular and interactive content under their own brand. The platform incorporates features such as watch parties, gamification, and access to sports statistics, aiming to engage younger audiences and improve retention and monetization for media companies. Key clients include prominent organizations and events like Fox Sports VR, the French Open, the UEFA Champions League, and the Super Bowl, showcasing LiveLike's commitment to revolutionizing the sports broadcasting landscape through innovative technologies.

Lightstream builds live streaming creative tools and technology with a true passion for live video production, gaming and supporting the explosive growth of creators and their communities. Their cloud-based technology and products transform difficult technical hurdles into streamlined workflows – empowering creators to effortlessly share their passion, talent, and creativity on live streaming platforms like Mixer, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and more. Since 2014, they have been building a cloud-based live streaming studio with the goal of removing all the technical hurdles and putting advanced production capabilities in the hands of beginners. Today, they have thousands of creators streaming with Lightstream Studio for thousands of hours every day. They have partnered with Microsoft to offer Lightstream Studio to millions of Xbox and Windows streamers as part of the native OS experience – in addition to licensing their technology to major game studios and media companies.

Fairwaves, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and selling equipment for open-source telecommunications aimed at mobile operators. The company offers a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. In addition to hardware, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks, support services, and consulting for electronic design related to its products. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY solutions. Fairwaves' equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte. Founded in 2011, Fairwaves is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Moscow, Riga, and Paris.

Fairwaves, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and selling equipment for open-source telecommunications aimed at mobile operators. The company offers a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. In addition to hardware, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks, support services, and consulting for electronic design related to its products. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY solutions. Fairwaves' equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte. Founded in 2011, Fairwaves is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Moscow, Riga, and Paris.

Medicast is a technology platform focused on enhancing healthcare delivery by facilitating house calls for hospitals and health systems. The platform aims to empower healthcare organizations to provide personalized care within the comfort of patients' homes. It stands out as a mobile-first logistics and management solution for on-demand care delivery. Designed with input from both patients and physicians, Medicast's technology is user-friendly and has demonstrated improvements in provider efficiency and utilization, as well as satisfaction for both patients and healthcare providers. Through its innovative approach, Medicast seeks to redefine how care is administered outside traditional clinical settings.

Medicast is a technology platform focused on enhancing healthcare delivery by facilitating house calls for hospitals and health systems. The platform aims to empower healthcare organizations to provide personalized care within the comfort of patients' homes. It stands out as a mobile-first logistics and management solution for on-demand care delivery. Designed with input from both patients and physicians, Medicast's technology is user-friendly and has demonstrated improvements in provider efficiency and utilization, as well as satisfaction for both patients and healthcare providers. Through its innovative approach, Medicast seeks to redefine how care is administered outside traditional clinical settings.

TVbeat is a company that specializes in real-time TV audience measurement, catering to pay-TV platforms, broadcasters, and media buyers. It offers a hybrid TV analytics platform that integrates data from various sources, including digital, cable, satellite, IPTV networks, and over-the-top (OTT) solutions. This platform enables the collection and analysis of key metrics related to channel performance, such as ratings, share of viewing, and actual subscriber counts, for both live and on-demand content. By aggregating fragmented viewing data from non-linear and video-on-demand assets alongside traditional metrics, TVbeat provides a comprehensive hybrid-viewing figure. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company was previously known as Iptvbeat Ltd. before rebranding to TVbeat in March 2014.

BrightMove Media is provides real-time and geo-targeted digital outdoor advertising solutions. The company offers TaxiCast, a digital advertising service that broadcasts targeted and relevant digital advertising from a dual-sided LED screen mounted on the roof of licensed London black taxis.

Blottr is a people powered news service that enables anyone to capture, report and collaborate on news as it happens around them, from mobile to web instantly. Having many people contribute to the same story is a powerful way of reporting and consuming news.

Loudcaster is an internet platform that enables users to create interactive online radio stations. It was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.