About Crackle

Crackle, Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company formerly known as Grouper, is a multi-platform video entertainment network and studio that distributes the hottest emerging talent on the web and beyond. Crackle's addictive channels and shows reach a global audience across the Internet, in the living room, and on devices including a broad range of Sony electronics. Crackle, in on-going collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment and other leading partners, discovers and promotes the stars of tomorrow.

Crackle Management

Josh Felser

President

Josh co-founded Grouper in 2004 and serves as its President. Previously, he was President and a co-founder of Spinner.com, acquired by AOL. At AOL, he served as VP and GM of its music brands. His prior career includes Qwest/U.S. West, Fox Inc., and British Sky Broadcasting LTD. He has a BA and MBA from Duke University.

Dave Samuel

President

Dave is a co-founder & currently President. Previously, he started Spinner.com in early 1996, and was CEO until Spinner was acquired by AOL in May 99 for $320 million. At AOL, he served as VP of Technology. He is an MIT graduate, an SF Giants fan and avid wake and snowboarder.

Jonathan Shambroom

General Manager

Jonathan is a proven product innovator, having built category-defining products in the consumer entertainment space for 15 years. Previously, he was EVP, Products for Jumpstart, which launched Tagged.com and incubated Hi5.com. Prior successes include Evite.com, When.com and PF Magic, which were acquired by IAC, AOL, and Mattel, respectively.

Nate Underwood

VP, Engineering & Operations

Nate brings over 10 years of large-scale Internet operations, software, security, and executive experience to Crackle. In a past life Nate worked for Liquid Audio and global MSP/ISV ConXion Corporation, and most recently founded and ran security consulting and software firm Cryptine Networks and data forensics firm Fensic LLC.

Mike Sitrin

VP, Partnerships

In November 1998, Mike joined Spinner.com and was there in May of 1999 when AOL acquired the firm. At AOL, Mike worked as Director of Marketing and Commerce for AOL Entertainment and Winamp until January 2004. Mike can be found weekends’ white-knuckle sailing in the S.F. Bay.

Tony Liano

VP, Content

Tony joined Grouper from BlueRain Films where he served as President, producing independent films. Previously, he spent 10 years as a technology investor and entrepreneur co-founding Cognisoft Corporation and serving as VP Marketing at Verity Inc. His prior career includes four years at Microsoft in the early 1990's and a brief, regrettable, stint in advertising.

Mary Ray

VP, Marketing

For over a decade, Mary has built effective marketing teams and infrastructure to engage the best audiences for consumer brands leading to success for companies. Prior, she was head of partnership marketing at Sonopia, head of marketing at both Surfline and at TotalVid. Her career includes stints at GE, Landmark Communications and ThirdAge Media. She has an MBA from the College of William and Mary, and sits on the board of BATS Improv.