Kevin April (He/Him)

Kevin is a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He has co-founded and scaled multiple high-growth startups and—in roles ranging from CTO to COO and CEO—has been instrumental in driving technological innovation and strategic leadership.

He co-founded SportsBlog.com, catapulting it into a leading online sports community with Top-20 status on comScore. During his tenure, he formed strategic partnerships with NFL Players Engagement, the NBA, WNBA, and Retired NBA Players Associations, collaborating with them to launch their first-ever Players-only App.

Next, he co-founded the pioneering interactive streaming platform SportsCastr, which received backing from the NFL Players Association and other industry leaders. SportsCastr redefined fan engagement and became a trusted platform for media, leagues, and Players Associations. It evolved into PANDA Interactive, a fully licensed, enterprise-grade 'Watch & Bet' platform used by top-tier media, leagues, and sports betting companies.

Kevin has been awarded nearly half a dozen foundational patents related to interactive video and social networking. He has spoken at leading industry events, including CES and SBJ's THOUGHT LEADERS, and has been featured in numerous trade and mainstream publications, such as OZY, CNBC, ENTREPRENEUR, and WIRED.