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Two-time Emmy Award winner Seth Shapiro has built a formidable reputation as a global leader in media and technology. His expertise in the field is demonstrated by his partnership with Alpha Transform Holdings and his advisory position at the Shiba Inu Foundation. He has a history of working with significant partners, such as AT&T, Comcast, Goldman Sachs, and IBM, in digital, TV, music, games, and tech projects. Additionally, Shapiro served as Head of Production at DIRECTV Advanced Services, successfully launching over 25 services, including NFL Sunday TICKET Digital and TiVo by DIRECTV, the world's first major DVR platform.
Shapiro's previous positions include Head of Business Development at Alphabit Fund, Head of Strategy at Videocoin/Vivid Labs, and CEO of the partnership between Alpha Networks and IBM in 2018. He also founded Artaku, an NFT platform. Prior to joining DIRECTV, Shapiro was a Senior Games Producer at The Walt Disney Company.
As an Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Shapiro shared his media industry knowledge with the next generation. He has also served as a Governor of the Television Academy and a Chair of the web3 Advisory Council at the National Association of Broadcasters. His opinions on major media matters have been sought by the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission and have been quoted in various publications, including The Economist, The New York Times, and The Daily Mail. Shapiro is also the author of the Amazon bestseller, "TELEVISION Vol. 1," which discusses the evolution of television as a powerful medium.
Shapiro's academic achievements include graduating Magna cum Laude from New York University and being recognized as the Adelbert Alumni Scholar at Case Western Reserve University. He continues to serve as a Senior Advisor to Avalanche/Ava Labs, demonstrating his dedication to the intersection of technology and media.
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