Peter Csathy

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AI, Media, Entertainment and Tech Expert, Speaker and Writer @ Creative Media
Los Angeles, CA, US
Peter Csathy's Location
Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
About Peter Csathy

Renowned AI, media, entertainment, and tech expert/speaker, dealmaker, consultant and lawyer. Career spans both “traditional” media and tech-transformed media (with unique expertise and relationships to bridge those worlds), and is highlighted by a continuous string of transformational innovation, success, and execution of over $4 billion in deals (M&A, strategic partnerships, IP licensing, financing). Uniquely deep and powerful global network of CXX executives, entrepreneurs, investors & influencers. Served as CEO & President of multiple pioneering media/tech companies that achieved successful exits (SightSpeed to Logitech, Musicmatch to Yahoo, Relegence to AOL). Spent several years as a senior executive, dealmaker and general counsel of a multi-billion dollar division of Universal Studios. Began career as an entertainment and IP attorney. Graduate of Harvard Law School.

Peter Csathy's Current Company Details
Creative Media

Creative Media

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AI, Media, Entertainment and Tech Expert, Speaker and Writer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Website:
creativemedia.biz
Employees:
6
Peter Csathy Work Experience Details
  • Creative Media
    Ai, Media, Entertainment And Tech Expert, Speaker And Writer
    Creative Media
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
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  • Creative Media
    Founder & Chairman
    Creative Media Jun 2016 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Leads highly respected and connected AI, media, entertainment, and tech business advisory, consulting, and legal services firm that offers: (i) game-changing business development, representation, and consulting; (ii) world class transformational dealmaking; (iii) business savvy and responsive corporate legal & external general counsel services; and (iv) uniquely deep and actionable "insider" industry expertise and market intelligence (creativemedia.biz).
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  • Creative Media
    Ai, Media, Entertainment & Tech Expert, Speaker & Writer
    Creative Media Jun 2016 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Expert speaker, journalist (weekly expert column in TheWrap and regular contributor to Variety, Forbes, USA Today, TechCrunch, Consequence, SPIN and Billboard), critically-acclaimed author of several books, and podcaster ("The Story Behind The Song" and "Fearless Media" podcasts).
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  • Deep Cuts Media
    Chairman
    Deep Cuts Media Jun 2016 - Present
    Leads boutique M&A firm that advises and represents music artists and IP rights-holders in connection with sales of their publishing, masters and/or ongoing royalties. Sourced and facilitated deals with music icons and legends, including Prince, Boston, Devo, Air Supply, Count Basie, Sarah McLachlan, Sheila E., Half Pint, and the Wailing Souls.
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  • Creative University (Creative U)
    Founder & Chairman
    Creative University (Creative U) Jun 2020 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Founded and leads this industry "give back" for young people that is an entirely free entrepreneurial hub of learning, mentorship, and inspiration and offers democratized access, internships & job opportunities.
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  • Sam Creative Ventures
    Co-Founder & Partner
    Sam Creative Ventures Apr 2017 - Present
    Founding general partner of early-stage media and tech-focused venture fund with unique sector expertise and early access to quality curated investment opportunities. Active participation with portfolio companies that include 88rising.
  • Bulldog Dm, Llc
    Board Member
    Bulldog Dm, Llc Jun 2018 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Board member of the leading live streaming agency and media company for artists, musicians, live events, conferences, and festivals.
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  • Disney Accelerator
    Mentor
    Disney Accelerator Mar 2014 - Jul 2017
    Founding Mentor of leading media and tech-driven business accelerator based in Los Angeles.
  • Manatt Digital Media
    Co-Founder & Ceo
    Manatt Digital Media May 2013 - Jun 2016
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Co-founded and led digital media-focused business division of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. Led consulting team and drove new business engagements. Served as a VC partner of the firm's venture fund, sourcing investment opportunities and guiding portfolio companies.
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  • Sorenson Media
    President & Ceo
    Sorenson Media Feb 2009 - Apr 2013
    Draper, Utah, Us
    Led developer of renowned video technology and solutions for businesses to distribute and monetize their video assets across all screens. Products used by over 70 Fortune 100 companies, with partners that included Apple, Adobe, YouTube, Avid and Shutterfly.
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  • Sightspeed (Acquired By Logitech)
    Ceo
    Sightspeed (Acquired By Logitech) Dec 2004 - Jan 2009
    Led pioneering company recognized by Walt Mossberg as offering the "best in class" video chat/communications services. Structured and negotiated all aspects of M&A with Logitech and closed strategic distribution deals with Dell and others.
  • Musicmatch (Acquired By Yahoo!)
    President & Coo
    Musicmatch (Acquired By Yahoo!) Mar 2002 - Jul 2004
    Sunnyvale, Ca, Us
    Led business operations of digital music pioneer that launched the first mass subscription-based on demand music streaming service. Negotiated music licenses with major and indie music labels. Acquired by Yahoo! for $160 million.
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  • Enow (Relegence Inc.) (Acquired By Aol)
    Coo
    Enow (Relegence Inc.) (Acquired By Aol) Mar 2000 - Feb 2002
    Led business operations of pioneering real-time Internet search company backed by highly-respected media and entertainment investors. Closed significant Series B round of financing.
  • Universal Studios
    Svp, Business & Legal Affairs
    Universal Studios Mar 1996 - Dec 1999
    Universal City, Ca, Us
    Served as senior deal-maker and general counsel of multi-billion dollar operating division. Negotiated international joint ventures ($2 billion Universal Studios Japan), M&A (Universal Studios Spain, Wet 'n Wild), strategic partnerships (Coca-Cola), and all major content/IP licensing.
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  • New Line Cinema & Savoy Entertainment
    Business & Legal Affairs
    New Line Cinema & Savoy Entertainment Jun 1994 - Mar 1996
    Burbank, California, Us
    Served as business affairs executive, negotiating motion picture and television talent, distribution and licensing agreements.
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  • Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker & Private Practice
    Media/Entertainment/Intellectual Property Lawyer
    Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker & Private Practice Sep 1989 - May 1994
    Media, entertainment and intellectual property attorney with clients that ranged from major studios (Universal), publishers (McGraw-Hill), and iconic artists (Madonna and N.W.A.).

Peter Csathy Education Details

  • Harvard Law School
    Harvard Law School
    Law
  • University Of Minnesota
    University Of Minnesota
    Economics

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Peter Csathy works for Creative Media

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Peter Csathy's current role is AI, Media, Entertainment and Tech Expert, Speaker and Writer.

What schools did Peter Csathy attend?

Peter Csathy attended Harvard Law School, University Of Minnesota.

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