Company

Dynamo is a product of Hudson Media Ventures Inc, a privately funded corporation based in New York City.

Interested investors and potential partners should send inquiries by email to bizdev@dynamoplayer.com.
We are always seeking talented people. Job inquiries should be directed to jobs@dynamoplayer.com
 

Robert Millis, CEO
Rob first applied his film and journalism experience to online video in 2006 as the producer of the standard-setting current affairs program American Microphone. This was quickly followed by a partnership with Will Coghlan as co-producer of several programs, including the pioneering election news program Political Lunch. Never playing favorites and always independent, Political Lunch was lauded by one reviewer as setting "a new standard for news commentary in the online world." Recognizing that critical success and a reliable audience were not enough to pay the bills, Rob partnered with Will again to begin work on the Dynamo Player.

Will Coghlan, COO
With a background in journalism, politics and communications, Will joined Rob Millis in 2007 to found an online production company, Hudson Street Media. As a co-producer of Political Lunch, Will wrote and cut over 400 episodes of the lunchtime news program, which won high praise for its coverage and became a favorite for distributors such as iTunes. But after years of trying to stay afloat on a small trickle of revenue from advertising, Will and Rob pulled the plug and began work on a micropayment-powered video publishing platform.

Tim Dirrenberger, CTO
Most recently Head of Development for AfriConnect, Tim oversaw the dramatic expansion of connectivity and technical solutions for Zambia's primary ISP. While a Vice President at Bank of America and Lead Developer for the Norwegian financial services firm Formuesforvaltning, Tim built customized technology solutions for both national and corporate clients.

Ze Frank, Board of Advisors
Perhaps best known for his daily reports on The Show with Ze Frank in 2006, Ze first caught the world's attention in 2001 when he produced one of the world's first truly viral videos. He has spent the years since exploring the intersection of technology and humanity as a programmer, teacher and entertainer. Having taught at Parsons and NYU, Ze also serves as a business consultant and has become a staple at such annual technology events as Pop!Tech and the TED Conference. He has had unparalleled success creating online community spaces and innovative content that get the audience to “act” and then “interact.”

Michael Hoffman, Board of Advisors
Director of Front End Development at MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM), Michael has been with the MLB.com team since its inception in 2000. He's had many titles and roles, all the while developing user interfaces for the array of sites, sections and apps MLBAM supports. In his life before Baseball, Michael worked for a NYC placement firm and a small, independent record label. He graduated in 1993 with a BA in English Textual Studies from Syracuse University, where he met his future wife.

Chet Clem, Board of Advisors
Chet Clem is the former Editorial Manager for The Onion, America's Most Trusted News Source. He brings his unique background in media, development and management to Team Dynamo, and is also Ze Frank's main challenger for title of "Funniest Person We Know."