Alfredo Cabeza
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Be it artistic, scientific, or philosophical, a new idea can forever change a single life or the entire world. Some ideas are the basis of good business; others are just good ideas that serve to enlighten and enrich our lives. I am inspired by new ideas, the people who have them, and the people who turn them into new realities.

I have been fortunate to have turned a few ideas into entrepreneurial ventures, and am always imagining new creative possibilities. Currently, I am focused on the fusion of information technology and entertainment.

Short Bio: Spanish by blood, born in Zurich, raised in Toronto, and living in Los Angeles.
Work:  currentpast
RoyaltyShareVice President
RoyaltyShare provides content management and royalty processing services to record labels, music distributors, music publishers, and digital music retailers, enabling them to focus on their core businesses. In 2007, RoyaltyShare acquired IDEA, which I founded in 2004.
Music InteractiveFounder & CTO
Founded Music Interactive in 2005 to develop compelling music-driven marketing tools for bands and brands. Brand clients include Microsoft Zune, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Viao, Dodge, Hyundai, Toyota, and Ray-Ban. Bands include Albert Hammond Jr., The Ataris, Atmosphere, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Cold War Kids, G. Love, Jon Foreman, Jurassic 5, Just Jack, Mando Diao, The Pipettes, Protokoll, Tokyo Police Club, and Trapt. We currently power the periodic "featured free mp3" sponsored download feature on MySpace.
Work:  currentpast
IDEA Music DistributionFounder & CEO
Founded IDEA in 2004 (acquired by RoyaltyShare in 2007) to provide music content management services (ripping, archiving, encoding, delivery, and rights management) to independent musicians, record labels, distributors, and digital music retailers.
Export Promotions Bureau - PakistanConsultant
Formed and led a team of web designers and engineers to Karachi to help the Pakistani government develop a web-based system for promoting Pakistani exports to the world.
MovielinkEngineering Manager
Movielink, the first significant online video-on-demand service, was spun out of Sony Pictures Digital as a joint venture of MGM, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros.
Sony Pictures DigitalSenior Engineer
Developed systems for what would become Movielink – a continuation of the work done as a Viant consultant.
ViantSenior Engineer
Developed software systems for several Sony Pictures Digital properties, including what would become Movielink.
WeddingChannel.comSoftware Engineer
Developed a data staging system allowing store managers to edit, preview, and publish product information (still in use today!).
LSA PhotonicsElectrical Engineer
Developed the hardware, firmware, and demonstration software of a virtual reality battle visualization system for the Air Force (patent 6630915).
Education
Princeton UniversityBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (1997)
Focused on Computer Engineering. Notable projects: The Ambiance Project - A Virtual Surreality Experience; the RelaxMaster5000 Biofeedback Relaxation System; the Psychokinetic Clapper – no hands!

Captain of the Lightweight Crew
Humberside Collegiate Institute (Toronto)
The details of my high school life are certainly consequential – a variety of classes, sports, and music. No luge lessons. Go Huskies!
Interests
I'm interested in all things involving the digital reproduction, delivery, and enjoyment of media and entertainment. I am also interested in the development of profitable, conscientious, and sustainable business.

When I'm not working, I clear my mind practising Krav Maga, running, lifting, swimming, snowboarding, and travelling. I was recently peer-pressured into doing a sprint triathlon and might make a habit out of the hobby... Once in a while, I devalue my neighbourhood real estate by blowing into my tenor saxophone.

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