This Week in Startups E1107 The Next Unicorns E17: Caffeine CEO Ben Keighran on reimagining live TV for younger generations, what makes Apple’s design team so special, remembering Steve Jobs & more
Sep 9, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Ben Keighran, CEO of Caffeine.tv and former Apple innovator, dives into the future of live television for younger audiences. He reflects on his tech journey, from coding as a child to revolutionizing app search. Ben shares insights from his Apple days, particularly Steve Jobs' design ethos. The conversation also explores Caffeine's unique interactive live streaming model and the challenges of bridging gaming partnerships. Finally, they tackle the evolving dynamics of remote work and the need for adaptability in tech hiring.
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Early Hacker Days
- Ben Keighran, Caffeine CEO, began as a hacker in the 90s, starting with BBSs.
- He was invited to speak at an O'Reilly conference, marking his first trip to the United States.
BluePulse
- Ben Keighran's first company was a social messaging service similar to WhatsApp, built in Java.
- It ran on early feature phones, supporting rich messaging functionality.
Ousted from First Company
- Ben Keighran was ousted from his first company due to disagreements with investors about monetization.
- The company ultimately failed a couple of years later.