Adi Sideman

Adi Sideman is a distinguished figure in participatory media, boasting over 20 years of experience in developing apps and companies within the user-generated video sector.

Adi is best known for founding YouNow in 2011, a live social platform enabling users to connect, engage, and showcase their individuality. Under his leadership, YouNow flourished into a global social network attracting over 40 million users and hosting a staggering 120 million user sessions monthly. This remarkable growth led YouNow to be a finalist in TechCrunch's Fastest Rising Startup of 2015 Awards.

With a strong developer background, Adi Sideman has a track record of notable achievements, including producing the first animated advertisements on AOL and crafting more than 30 online games for major-studio franchises, such as the Matrix Game for Warner Brothers. In 1999, he established the interactive media technology company Oddcast, renowned for creating engaging apps like 'Elf Yourself'. Additionally, Adi co-founded KSolo, the pioneering online karaoke service later acquired by Fox Interactive/MySpace, and launched TargetSpot, an audio ad network in partnership with CBS, ultimately acquired by Radionomy.

Adi's contributions to the industry have earned him recognition, with memberships in prestigious organizations like the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences. He was lauded as one of the top 100 most influential and inspiring individuals in NYC tech in 2015 by Business Insider. His educational background includes an MPS degree from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in Interactive Telecommunications and an undergraduate degree from NYU Film School.

Adi Sideman's professional journey encompasses leadership roles in various organizations, serving as the Former Chief Executive Officer at Revel.xyz, Former Co-Founder & CEO at Props (Open Props Inc.), Former CEO at YouNow, Former Co-Founder at TargetSpot, Former Co-Founder at Ksolo Karaoke, and Former CEO at Oddcast Inc.