Ty Ahmad Taylor
[Mentor]
Head of Smart TV Services at Samsung Electronics
With more than 17 years of experience in creating revenue-generating sites for broadband, 16 years in interactive television, and 23 years in information design, Ty Ahmad-Taylor is a recognized authority in creating deeply engaging and profitable experiences for viewers across multiple screens. He is currently the Head of Smart TV Services at Samsung Electronics, creating interactive television applications for the world's largest television and smart phone manufacturer.
He came to Samsung after his startup, FanFeedr, was acquired by the company in October of 2012. FanFeedr created an operating system for sports content that delivered the best news and information for over 4,000 sports teams and 55,000 players directly into social channels like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, as well as mobile, web and television devices. FanFeedr was founded in 2008 in New York City.