Web 2.0 Expo NY 2010: Tom Conrad
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Built a personalized internet radio service starting in 2004, launches on the web in 2005 and grows from 13 million listeners in 2008 to 60 million US registered users by 2010, with half of listening off the PC via more than 100 device integrations including phones, TVs and cars. Invests heavily in playlist algorithms (personalization drives longer sessions and referrals), relies on business development deals to scale, and faces new monetization challenges for non‑browser contexts.
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