Shelby Bonnie

Shelby Bonnie is a prominent tech entrepreneur and digital media pioneer with a notable career in technology and digital publishing. Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional journey:

Early Career and Digital Media Pioneering

Bonnie is best known as the co-founder of CNET Networks, which he established in 1993 alongside Halsey Minor.1 He served as the Chairman and CEO of CNET from 2000 to 2006, playing a crucial role in innovating digital advertising.2 During his tenure, he became the Chairman of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) from 2001 to 2003 and was named Publisher of the Year by the IAB in 2006.2

Professional Trajectory

After CNET, Bonnie's career continued to be marked by entrepreneurial ventures:

• Founded and sold Whiskey Media
• Worked as a Managing Director at Allen & Company from 2012 to 20162
• Currently serves on the Board of RPX Corporation as Chairman2
• Serves as Vice Chairman of the Environmental Defense Fund2

Current Venture: Pylon ai

In 2016, Bonnie launched Pylon ai, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence platform focused on voice-controlled technology.1 The company's first product, Tasted, is an audio media brand designed for voice assistant devices like Amazon's Echo and Google Home.1

Background and Personal Details::

• Originally from Kentucky, where he grew up on a horse farm
• Educated at Harvard Business School
• Married with three children
• Based in San Francisco, California34

Bonnie continues to be an innovator in the tech space, with Pylon ai aiming to be the "connective tissue" for media companies and advertisers creating content for voice-controlled devices.1