Todd Beals

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Gender Male
Industry Manufacturing
Occupation Consumer Electronics
Location Indianapolis, IN, United States
Introduction I'm a classically trained musician (with an insatiable appetite for discovering new Jazz & Reggae music) who has been actively performing since 1986. I hold music, audio and business degrees and work internationally as an executive with a diverse background in audio/video production, consumer electronics and telecommunications. Drawing on my real world education and experience, I consistently follow the evolution and intersections of entertainment, social media and technology. I'm passionate about teaching and helping others and enjoy sharing my knowledge and experiences as a guest speaker and panelist. Currently, I'm in charge of Strategic Business Development-M2M, focusing on Global Alliances for Rogers Communications. I also play trumpet/flugelhorn in The Tides Band based out of Indianapolis, IN. (The views expressed on this website/blog are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer.)
Interests Monetizing secure access to digital media content while balancing consumer's right to fair use, The universal adoption of the interoperable and open WAVE format for internet audio, Learning to better utilize the internet as a global collaborative and research tool, Promoting music piracy education and prevention
Favorite Movies The Passion of Christ, Star Wars, Airplane
Favorite Music Jazz, Reggae, Classical, Christian, Worldbeat, Caribbean
Favorite Books Bible, Purpose Driven Life, Miles Davis Autobiography, The Internet Killed The Video Star, Blue Like Jazz, The Shack