Yuvod
Jorge González Sánchez is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in UI/UX development and project management. Currently serving as Partner and CTO at Yuvod since January 2020, Jorge directs technology operations while also contributing as a senior developer. Previously, as Founder and CEO of Basgrani from 2012 to 2020, Jorge led the development and production of websites, web applications, desktop applications, and mobile apps. Jorge also co-founded Creattico, where expertise was applied in desktop apps and social media projects from 2011 to 2012. Earlier, at Plató Fac from 2002 to 2011, contributions included the development of web applications, mobile apps, and games, notably a game platformer released in 2006.
Yuvod
In 2018, there were approximately 600 different streaming platforms with 577 million subscribers. Not surprisingly, both metrics accelerated 22% per year due to Covid-19. Although streaming platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, the user experience… well, it sucks.Ricardo Tárraga and Jorge Gonzalez saw an opportunity to enhancethe user experience by providing every streaming platform with a unique design and advanced technology. With the help of Top Seeds Lab, the Lanzadera accelerator, and investors like Demium Startups, Yuvod was born.By 2018, the Yuvod concept was widely accepted by small ISPs and Spanish TV operators. Reputable investors and venture funds were impressed by the company’s growth, its commercial potential, and the team’s execution ability – and invested in capital raises in 2019 and 2021.After two rounds of funding and a lot of hard work by the founding team, Yuvod has grown to a team of more than 50 people with offices in 3 countries and a presence in 8 regions. It is a Google certified partner for Widevine and Android TV systems, and trusted by companies such as Vodafone Spain, Rakuten TV and DAZN.