Business Editors
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2000
LiveWave, Inc., a live interactive video-programming network featuring user directed cameras for broadcast television and broadband Internet audiences announced today that Peter Mottur, CEO will speak at the VentureOne Exchange
LiveWave, which recently launched its Boston Network, has partnerships with Fox Sports, The New England Aquarium, Zoo New England, Jillian's, Champion's Sports Bar, Boston International Youth Hostel, and music venue the Lizard Lounge. The company is in discussions with several additional partners for the Boston Network and plans to launch a New York Network in the coming months.
VentureOne Exchange is the leading East Coast venture investment conference that brings together promising information technology, healthcare, e-commerce, and Internet entrepreneurs with venture investment professionals. Over 60 of the hottest east coast venture-backed companies from these segments will be on hand to discuss their business and financial strategies.
"LiveWave represents the next generation of entertainment, combining innovative live content with advanced interactive technologies. As a new media convergence leader, we are poised to capitalize on the rapid emergence of broadband technologies. Our company is in a very similar situation to that of cable entrepreneur's in the early days of cable. Just as cable expanded the scope of the TV audience with programming, LiveWave will enhance broadband, with our immersive themed content channels," said Peter Mottur, CEO of Livewave. "We look forward to sharing our business strategy and LiveWave's vision with top venture investment professionals at VentureOne."
About LiveWave, Inc.
LiveWave(SM) is the leading developer of live interactive video programming for broadcast television and broadband Internet audiences. Through its theme based Network of full-motion cameras, LiveWave delivers a variety of live "un-edited" content to both web and broadcast platforms, featuring a diverse collection of high action sites in the following categories: People, Music, Sports, Animals, and Scenic. Unlike traditional media, LiveWave completely engages the users, offering the opportunity to participate by either controlling the cameras from their computers or performing in front of them. The company has offices in Boston, MA, New York, NY and Newport, RI. The company is privately held and funded by Zero Stage Capital and Barn Ventures LLC.