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Jeroen Wijering

JW Player

In this episode of Philanthrocapitalism, Jeroen Wijering, the founder of JW Player, shares his remarkable journey from a college project to building a global video streaming platform that became integral to the online video ecosystem. Wijering discusses the early challenges he faced, the vision behind JW Player, and its pivotal role in the development of video sharing on the web. He reflects on how his innovative work empowered creators and platforms and revolutionized the way digital media is consumed. As the company grew, so did its impact, with over fifteen billion videos streamed across the globe. Throughout the conversation, Wijering touches on key lessons in entrepreneurship, technological evolution, and the importance of adapting to the changing landscape of digital media. He also speaks about his ongoing commitment to improving the video experience online, and the responsibility tech innovators bear in shaping the future of digital content.

21:33 | 2016

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About Jeroen Wijering

Jeroen Wijering is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding JW Player, a leading video player technology that transformed the online video streaming landscape. He started the company as a university project, and it quickly evolved into a global leader in video hosting, analytics, and monetization. Beyond his success in tech, Wijering is recognized for his forward-thinking approach to digital media and his contributions to the growing online video industry. His work continues to influence how video is delivered and consumed worldwide.

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