Jeff Freemyer | The "Zoom Backstory": Launching One of the First Business Satellite and Distance Learning Networks

Jeff Freemyer is a serial entrepreneur in high technology. He has been a visionary and amongst the early-stage pioneers in interactive distance learning, outsourced business TV production and distribution, as well as interactive multimedia content development and publishing. For many years, he was the CEO of Convergent Media Systems, the world's largest business television provider with expertise in satellite communications, e-learning/distance learning, and turnkey TV production and delivery. The company installed, maintained, and operated satellite communications networks for 250+ of the Fortune 500 companies as well as the world’s largest private satellite-based distance learning network, serving 8 million students in 12,000 high schools daily. 

Jeff has also collaborated with numerous world-class thought leaders including helping create and produce an innovative interactive multimedia platform for Topgrading, the #1 best-selling book on selecting, hiring, and developing A-players with Dr. Brad Smart. He is currently involved as a Managing Partner of Epione Venture Capital Firm.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Jeff Freemyer, Managing Partner of Epione Venture Capital Firm, to talk about launching and working with satellite and distance learning networks. Jeff also shares his experience in working with Fortune 500 companies at Convergent Media, the advancement in satellite networks, working with Verne Harnish, and going into the venture capital world.