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Shamim Shaukat is a repeat entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and technologist based in Palo Alto, California.1 He co-founded and served as CTO of Rhythm NewMedia, a mobile advertising company that was acquired by Blinkx in 2013 for $65 million.24
Career Highlights
- Yahoo: Early employee (1997-2002) where he pioneered the development of Yahoo Messenger.16
- Rhythm NewMedia: Co-founder and CTO (2004-2006).1
- Buysight: Founder and CEO (2008-2012), acquired by AOL.16
- Youplus: Current CEO and founder.56
Education and Early Career
Shaukat received his BS in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin (1991-1994).1 He held technical roles at Symantec (1995-1997) and co-founded two companies, Ensoft Corporation and Pragma Systems, before joining Yahoo.3
Entrepreneurial and Investment Experience
- Venture Partner and CTO at NeoCarta Ventures (2002-2005).13
- Founded multiple successful ventures, including Rhythm NewMedia and Buysight.56
- Known for expertise in platforms, especially in Consumer Web, Mobile, and Advertising.1
Shaukat Shamim has a track record of building and selling technology companies, with a focus on digital advertising, mobile technology, and video platforms.56
Highlights
Jan 1 · marketingdive.com
Blinkx acquires Rhythm NewMedia to scale mobile video
Apr 30 · consent.yahoo.com
From creating Yahoo Messenger to disrupting the video information ...
Dec 12 · prnewswire.com
blinkx Closes Acquisition of Rhythm NewMedia Inc. - PR Newswire
Dec 3 · adexchanger.com
Blinkx Buying Binge Continues With $65 Million Purchase Of ...
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