Executive Bios:
Cynthia Francis
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Cynthia is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience building and leading pioneering companies in digital media management and online media technologies. She has served as Chief Operating Officer for the Content Group and Chief Marketing Officer / VP of Business Development for eMotion, Inc., as well held positions at Apple and Eagle River Interactive. She is a well-respected leader in her industry and a frequent speaker at events such as Under the Radar, Digital Hollywood, DPAC, NAB, OMMA and more. Cynthia holds two degrees from the University of California at Berkeley.
Randy St. Jean
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
With over 19 years of experience in systems, database and multimedia technologies, Randy has researched, planned, built and delivered over 25 different media management products to a wide variety of customers at Novell, Compaq, Cinebase and eMotion. At eMotion, where he served as Vice President of Product Management, Randy led several teams including R&D, engineers, sales and marketing teams on multiple product launches. Randy holds two patents for media-related technologies.
Ed Klein
Chief Architect & Co-Founder
Ed has 21 years of experience building computer software, with specific expertise in digital media, user-interface design, handheld applications and web/Internet technologies. He has designed and developed applications for eMotion, Inc., Visioneer, Slate Corp., and Symantec. At eMotion, Ed was the Architect and Senior Developer of MediaPartner Workgroup, was co-author of the Viewer's patented collaboration technology, and was responsible for a handheld version of the application. Ed holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee.
Mitchell Linden
Senior Vice-President, Strategy
Mitchell has served as Senior Vice President of Digital Media at The BBC (Technology), iXL and Siemens Business Services. For over 20 years, Mitchell has worked with broadcasters and media organizations around the world to solve the challenges, and exploit the opportunities, associated with producing, managing and distributing rich media over IP, terrestrial and satellite networks. At the BBC, ESPN, DirecTV, “3”, NPR and elsewhere, Mitchell helped to realize the implementation of some of the most innovative, transformational media projects in the world, all following a career directing and editing feature films, trailers, television, music videos and commercials for leading entertainment industry clients.
Robert Proctor
Director EMEA
Rob joins the Reality Digital team with over 11 years executive and entrepreneurial experience in new media and e-commerce development on both web and mobile platforms. As the Senior Vice President, EMEA, at Adify Corporation, Rob took the company global, launching operations and establishing ad network markets in the U.K., Germany, and other European and Middle Eastern countries. With experience in crafting global marketing and channel strategies, negotiating global partnerships, and building media sales and account teams, Rob will spearhead sales and operations for Reality Digital's new U.K. office. Rob holds a business degree from Manchester University.
Board of Directors
- Cynthia Francis, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Reality Digital
- Randy St. Jean, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Reality Digital
- Scott Maxwell, Managing Partner & Senior Managing Director,
OpenView Venture Partners - Mark Barry, Venture Partner, OpenView Venture Partners
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