Ben Silverman is the founder and CEO of Electus, a next generation content studio launched in partnership with IAC in July 2009. Prior to Electus, he served as co-chairman at NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios where he was responsible for directing the efforts of NBC Universal’s television operations. Prior to NBC Universal, Silverman launched Reveille, a production and distribution company focusing on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. He made Reveille the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for advertisers and developing alternative financing paradigms for the television business.
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