Bob Reid

Bob Reid is the Co-founder and CEO of Everest. Prior to this, they were the Managing Director of VelocityBits from January 2013 to December 2017. From January 2006 to December 2008, they were the Co-founder and CEO of SkyClix. Bob has also served on the Board of Advisors for The QYOU from January 2013 to March 2018.

Bob has over 15 years of experience in strategy, business development, and sales. Bob is responsible for crafting corporate strategy, including ecosystem coordination and monetization of Content, Apps, Platform & Devices. Bob also has P&L responsibility and has written and executed 2-year plans within 5% of forecast.

Bob has closed tier-one IP license wins in mobile & consumer electronics sectors, moving OEMs to production in less than 12 months with a value of $8-10 million, which grew to $12-20 million over 5 years. Bob has also built mobile video platforms, licensed Hollywood & short-form content, and secured revenue agreements from eight mobile carriers. In addition, they are responsible for new product partnerships (HDR, Acceleration, Mobile, 4K), including IP licensing sales to Smart TV & Smart Phone OEMs. Lastly, they lead mobile app + service bundling to Smart Phone OEMs and manages R&D team for new IPR development.

Bob Reid received their BA in Political Science - International Relations from the University of California, San Diego. Bob then went on to earn their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Marketing from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.

Some individuals on their team include Jaime Dela Cruz - Head of Engineering, Brad Witteman - Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, and Gautam Ramnath - Managing Director, Operations.