Founded by veterans of Google and YouTube, Howcast brings together the personality of user-generated content with the quality of a professional video studio to create engaging, informative, and free how-to videos for consumers. It also offers emerging filmmakers an opportunity to gain experience, exposure, and income. With high quality, compelling video content, Howcast opens new opportunities for viewers, video producers, content distributors, and advertisers.
Want to know how re-wire a lamp, swaddle a baby, or chill a six pack in three minutes? Howcast.com can show you how. Howcast currently has offices in New York City and San Francisco and is looking for talented individuals to join its growing team.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/08 | Seed | 8M | Gefinor Ventures | Unknown |
| 10/01/08 | Series A | 2M | Unknown |
People
Jason Liebman (Co-Founder & CEO)
Daniel Blackman (Co-Founder & COO)
Sanjay Raman (Co-Founder & VP of Product Development)
Darlene Liebman (Co-Founder & VP of Production)
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