Shahrzad Rafati

Who is Shahrzad Rafati?

Shahrzad Rafati is the founder and CEO of BroadbandTV Corp., a leading digital entertainment and technology company that operates one of the world’s largest entertainment networks on YouTube. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business, Shahrzad is accredited with pioneering both the technology and business model that made peace between big entertainment entities like the NBA and their fans who were uploading premium content to video sites like YouTube.

Shahrzad propelled BroadbandTV to become one of the largest networks on YouTube connecting with major media companies, telcos, professional sports leagues and Internet giants like Google. In 2013, Shahrzad also closed a strategic partnership and investment with RTL Group, Europe's largest media conglomerate, and a unit of Bertelsmann, one of the world’s largest media companies. The $36 million investment marks the largest private placement into an Internet media company in Canada since 2007.

Shahrzad has been recognized by numerous industry and community groups for her contributions to the media industry, and entrepreneurship. She contributes practical technologies to assist content creators of all sizes earn revenue, and has publicly supported the power of video and its ability to improve lives and promote understanding.