The Texas-based software company latakoo has hired industry experts to drive its expansion into higher education, government sectors, and across European markets.
Cloud media asset manager latakoo expands global mission with new team of market leaders
In another move to transform content management space, the Texas-based software company latakoo has hired industry experts to drive its expansion into higher education, government sectors, and across European markets.
“Broadcasters today make up 90% of our marketplace. But that’s not going to be true in the future. We’re taking this technology, built for the toughest use cases such as transferring large files with low connectivity, and bringing it to other pivotal areas like education, the government and Europe,” says Paul Adrian, latakoo co-founder and CEO.
The expansion is being led by five people who are captains in their industries. Each of them have transformed the way they distribute images, documents, and videos in their daily work – and in moments that are mission critical by using latakoo.
Adrian and co-founder Jade Kurian say their new team represents the very markets that need latakoo.
“The secret to our success is not selling the market, but actually being the market. That’s us. All former operators, broadcasters and content producers in news, education and the government. That’s one reason why customers love latakoo. They see us as they see themselves,” says Jade Kurian, latakoo co-founder and president.
latakoo is the fastest cloud-based delivery system on the market today, and known for organizing the chaos of incoming content and files. It’s used by the world’s largest broadcasters to manage and transfer content to anyone, anywhere, anytime during live and breaking news.
Deborah Sherman – Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications
Deborah Sherman is the recipient of 13 Emmys and dozens of other accolades for her investigative journalism. After she left the business, she led communications for the Federal Bureau of Investigation Denver Division. Now with latakoo, Deborah is spearheading global communications, focusing on demonstrating its unparalleled efficiency and speed.
“latakoo brings users into the 21st century allowing them to transfer content quickly and securely in one platform. All you need is a phone. I’m positive after people experience latakoo, they’ll never return to the piecemeal and costly workflows they’re using today,” says Deborah Sherman.
Brian Calfano, PhD, Sales & Solutions – Education
Brian Calfano is a journalist, author, documentarian and journalism professor at the University of Cincinnati. He’s dedicated to enhancing media technology in education and showing future journalists the best and fastest way to deliver information to the public.
“I couldn’t have been a TV reporter without latakoo. It allowed me to enter and thrive in the business given my remote working constraints. Every budding reporter needs latakoo; they just don’t know it yet.” Says Brian Calfano, PhD.
Michael Gonyo, Sales & Solutions – Government
Major Michael Gonyo is navigating the expansion of latakoo into the government after an illustrious career as navigator in U.S. Air Force Special Operations and director of innovation for the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field in Florida. Gonyo will help revolutionize content management across local, state and federal agencies.
“After using latakoo, I saw a myriad of opportunities to streamline workflows for the Air Force and Department of Defense. From humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to combat and contingency operations, latakoo will save thousands of work hours, improve accuracy, and most importantly, save lives,” says Major Michael Gonyo.
Luke Hanrahan, Sales & Solutions – Europe
Luke Hanrahan, a Royal Television Society award-winning journalist for Euronews, has been using latakoo for six years. Hanrahan will focus on expanding the latakoo footprint across Europe, emphasizing the seamless functionality in high-pressure and remote environments.
“latakoo has been a game-changer for my work. It keeps me connected to my team and ensures that I make deadlines no matter where I am. It’s also proved an invaluable tool to manage large files and streamline my workflow,” says Luke Hanrahan.
Nigel McGregor, Sales & Solutions – Videographer & Exec. Assistant
Nigel has spent a lifetime in news, production and sports. He worked with Jade Kurian at HD News, traveling the world to cover stories that matter. Most recently, he’s covered professional sports for NFL Network, CBS Sports and ESPN. Managing relationships with clients, budgeting and hiring crews for a wide variety of projects give Nigel a wide breadth of experience.
“I’ve spent years working for people without latakoo – sitting up all night to make sure videos actually transfer. I want to be part of the solution. I want to be on the team that makes the arduous task of large file transfers a thing of the past. Lackluster products have wasted enough of our time. latakoo removes the obstacles and gives you tools you don’t even realize you need – until they are in your hands.”
About Latakoo Based in Austin, Texas, the company was founded in 2010 by award-winning journalists Paul Adrian and Jade Kurian. latakoo offers the fastest end-to-end video workflow. It’s also the most flexible cloud-based media asset manager available today. Learn more at latakoo.com.
Media contact Deborah Sherman | Deborah.Sherman@latakoo.com | 303.887.7249
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