Patrick Walker - Co-founder of Uptime App

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On today’s episode I’m joined by Patrick Walker. Patrick is a co-founder of Uptime app, a next-generation learning app that feeds curious minds with curated videos from the world’s leading experts. We talk about his background in education, journalism, and social media, Uptime app’s launch on Earth day, and why the word “care” is planted at the heart of everything Uptime app does.
Guest Bio:
After 20 years building and launching some of the world’s most innovative digital video services, Patrick committed himself to the future of learning as the Co-Founder of Uptime, a curated video app that’s dedicated to inspiring people everywhere to keep learning, growing and contributing to a better world. Patrick has led content partnerships as Director of Media Partnerships at Facebook and Instagram, launched YouTube across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and created award-winning TV for NHK and the BBC. Throughout his career, he’s focused on the power of emerging technologies to reach new audiences with meaningful content. This drive to innovate led Patrick to become founding investor and CCO of Europe’s largest multi-channel network, Base79, and CEO of Rightster, a leading content and audience development partner of YouTube and Facebook. Patrick holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern California and an M.Ed in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
📍 London, UK

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🎙️ Hosted by Megan Doepker
📝 Show notes: https://www.thisiscandor.com/podcast/patrick-walker

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