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Ivan Gulas
MirageQuest Media / Swig
Ivan Gulas is a distinguished entrepreneur with a diverse background in business, media distribution, and content monetization.
He is the mastermind behind Swig Media, a global B2B and B2C media company that excels in distribution and monetization on various platforms and screens.
Swig Media offers a comprehensive solution covering ingestion, encoding, programming, playout, streaming, and monetization, ensuring a top-notch user experience for content partners.
Their SaaS product provides an end-to-end solution for clients seeking technology freedom and multiple monetization opportunities.
Under Ivan's leadership, Swig Media also specializes in digital film distribution and live event presentations through their innovative SWIGIT product.
Moreover, Swig TV, known as Swig Global Entertainment, delivers live 24/7 channels and VOD selections, easily accessible online and through Google Play and Amazon, with global platform agreements in place.
Ivan Gulas is actively involved as an Executive Producer and Producer of films and shows, with notable projects like 'Berlin, I Love You' and 'Celebration Broadway Musicals' under his belt.
His business models encompass service arrangements, SaaS licensing, and joint venture opportunities, showcasing his versatility and strategic acumen.
A seasoned serial entrepreneur and hands-on Angel investor, Ivan's previous success includes co-founding Mirage Technologies in Boston, a venture that acquired a renowned Hollywood post-production studio.
During his tenure, the company contributed to major visual effects-driven projects like 'Titanic' and 'Deep Impact', culminating in a NASDAQ listing in 2000.
Ivan Gulas' academic journey includes post-doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology at Harvard Medical School, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Ohio University, and Psychology studies at Dartmouth College and Boston University.
He also attended Sleepy Hollow High School in Tarrytown, N.Y., further enriching his educational background.
With a rich organizational history, Ivan has held key positions such as CEO of Swig Media, Founder and CEO of Swig Media, Co-Founder of PURSPEK, Chairman & CEO of MQM Networks/MirageQuest Media, and President of B2 TV.
His leadership roles also extended to being Co-Chairman of Pacific Title Arts/Mirage Studios in Hollywood, Founder & Co-Chairman of Mirage Technologies in Boston, and an Instructor at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Ivan Gulas's extensive experience and innovative ventures position him as a notable figure in the business and media landscape, constantly driving advancements in content distribution, monetization, and entertainment productions.