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Posted on October 17, 2006 by Jeremy Toeman

After two (and a bit) great years, I’ve decided to throw my virtual hat into the ring (is that the right euphemism?  I don’t usually get them right), and am leaving Sling Media.  It was an excellent run and experience there, and I know the company is going to continue to build great products long into the future.  I still recall the day Blake called me up, and insisted we go for a lunch.  When he showed me his TiVo being placeshifted to his laptop (with “duh-doo!” full sound effects and everything) I knew there was no way I’d turn down the opportunity to be involved with the exciting venture.

Building a SlingboxIn my time at the company I’ve learned a lot and been exposed to quite a few new experiences.  I joined Sling Media initially as its VP of Product Management, and had the opportunity to work with an all-star engineering team to bring the Slingbox from prototype (something Blake and his brother Jason Macgyvered up in their homes) to a market-ready product.  The biggest challenge of course was making the PC software (we call it a SlingPlayer) as easy to use as possible. As you know, the Slingbox was incredibly well received by both press and consumers, which was a great “reward” for all of us.  My next challenge was working with the team to help design and build the SlingPlayer Mobile software, taking all the rich PC experiences and bringing them to a 2-inch screen.  Again, I think the company knocked it out of the park with the finished product.

JT at CESIn my second role at the company (as VP of Market Development), I was thrust into the lion’s den, responsible for customer interaction at the SlingCommunity user discussion forums, as well as working with bloggers, press and media.  Some called me the “Slingvangelist” and a role that could probably be a nightmare for some was a very fun and rewarding experience for me.  I like to think that I learned how to be both thin- and thick-skinned all at the same time – where you take everything personally, but then don’t let it stop you from doing the right thing when you need to.

In the roles above, I feel I learned and accomplished a tremendous amount.  But I’m also one of those people who needs to keep learning and facing new challenges.  So it’s with extremely mixed emotions that I have decided to move on to seek out those new challenges.  I am leaving on great terms with Sling Media, and know they are going to continue to lead the industry in digital media convergence and placeshifting technologies.

JTI am not exactly sure where I’ll end up next, I’m going to spend much of this month (and possibly next) looking around for what I most want to pursue.  I have a few opportunities to consider (and in a bizarre coincidence, they are all exciting already), but in the meantime I’ll do a little consulting (still paying the San Francisco rent), and you can expect to see a lot more activity here on the blog! 

I’ll be updating my bio shortly, and my Ether line is already up and running.

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7 thoughts on “Careershifting”

  1. Brendan says:
    October 17, 2006 at 7:33 pm

    Jeremy, I am sorry to see you go .. hopefully whoever takes your place will be as genuine as you have been… life moves on .. I was at the digitallife conference and disappointed at no real presence with slingmedia. Let us know where you end up .. Regards .. Brendan

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  2. Eklund says:
    October 17, 2006 at 8:43 pm

    Best of luck Jeremy! I am always looking for a Habs blogger:) What you have accomplished at sling is downright remarkable. be well, and stay in touch.

    Ek

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  3. Jonas says:
    October 18, 2006 at 2:06 pm

    Best of luck in your job search!

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  4. Michael Ducker says:
    October 18, 2006 at 9:04 pm

    Jeremy – Its been great working with you – seeing a friendly face around the country as I run into you at conference after conference. I wish you the best of luck in your new adventures!

    -Michael Ducker

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  5. Ellen Sweeney says:
    October 19, 2006 at 6:48 am

    Hey Jeremy,

    Continued success in whatever you do. I’m sorry to see you leave Slingmedia. You were a great help to me when I initially set up my slingbox and was having so many problems. I followed your blog on the slingmedia site with anticipation of what was to come. Your shoes will hard to fill and you will certainly be missed on the forums.
    Thanks for everything.
    Ellen Sweeney

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  6. Doug Felteau says:
    October 20, 2006 at 10:22 am

    Can’t wait to see what innovative company snags you up next. Good luck in the search.

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  7. Marty says:
    November 6, 2006 at 8:52 am

    Jeremy,

    It was a pleasure working with you on the Windows Mobile Sling client. I cannot imagine anyone doing a better job coordinating that project. You leave some large shoes to fill and will certainly be missed.

    Take care,
    Marty

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Jeremy Toeman is a seasoned Product leader with over 20 years experience in the convergence of digital media, mobile entertainment, social entertainment, smart TV and consumer technology. Prior ventures and projects include CNET, Viggle/Dijit/Nextguide, Sling Media, VUDU, Clicker, DivX, Rovi, Mediabolic, Boxee, and many other consumer technology companies. This blog represents his personal opinion and outlook on things.

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