Brian Rifkin

Brian Rifkin is a Co-Founder and Head of Strategic Partnerships of JW Player, a global video platform that is trusted by the world’s leading media companies and brands. He oversees the company’s work with advertising and distribution partners to implement strategies to help clients achieve their video growth objectives.

A digital veteran, Brian has over two decades worth of experience working for companies on the cutting edge of technology. Prior to co-founding JW Player, he served as president of A Simple Internet, a media services firm he founded in 2001 specializing in digital marketing. He started his career with About.com serving as senior vice president of business development.

Brian currently serves as a mentor at the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA). He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.