Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Honoree
2017
Founder & CEO
BroadbandTV
Shahrzad is the Founder and CEO of BroadbandTV (BBTV), a digital entertainment company which exists to empower creators and inspire audiences. Shahrzad is building one of the strongest ecosystems in digital video worldwide, by connecting BBTV’s owned & operated brands, content, top talent, millennial audiences and digital platforms, powered by its smart proprietary technology. Shahrzad is accredited with pioneering both the technology and business model that made peace between large entertainment entities like the NBA and their fans that were uploading premium content online. BBTV is also the third largest video property in the world – in terms of unique viewers – following only Google and Facebook. In addition to BBTV’s achievements, Shahrzad actively pursues ways to encourage social change. She is the co-founder of the world’s first Chopra Yoga in partnership with Dr.Deepak Chopra and has investments in a broad portfolio of businesses.
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