Our story
NativeWaves was established in 2016 in Salzburg, Austria, by two students of the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. The journey, which began with the quest to find a solution for viewers to enjoy movies in the language of their choice in the cinema, has culminated today with NativeWaves becoming a cutting-edge video and audio encoding company. The company is backed by a team of international investors and managed by a diverse group of professionals with years of industry experience.
NativeWaves was established in 2016 in Salzburg, Austria, by two students of the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. The journey, which began with the quest to find a solution for viewers to enjoy movies in the language of their choice in the cinema, has culminated today with NativeWaves becoming a cutting-edge video and audio encoding company. The company is backed by a team of international investors and managed by a diverse group of professionals with years of industry experience.
NativeWaves partners with broadcasters to deliver next-level, synchronised, multiscreen, personalised experiences. Efficient, versatile, agile and non-disruptive content delivery is achieved with no changes to existing workflows.
NativeWaves partners with broadcasters to deliver next-level, synchronised, multiscreen, personalised experiences. Efficient, versatile, agile and non-disruptive content delivery is achieved with no changes to existing workflows.
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Our Vision
Creating the most engaging and personalised live media experiences.
Creating the most engaging and personalised live media experiences.
Our Mission
We work with partners to identify the most engaging content from live events and enable broadcasters and service providers to deliver it as best-in-class personalised viewing experiences to their viewers.
We work with partners to identify the most engaging content from live events and enable broadcasters and service providers to deliver it as best-in-class personalised viewing experiences to their viewers.
Meet the management team
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Christof Haslauer
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
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Christof Haslauer
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
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Christof Haslauer
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
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Christof Haslauer
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
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Oliver Dumböck
Chief Technology Officer
Co-Founder
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Oliver Dumböck
Chief Technology Officer
Co-Founder
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Oliver Dumböck
Chief Technology Officer
Co-Founder
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Oliver Dumböck
Chief Technology Officer
Co-Founder
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Andreas Spechtler
Chief Operating Officer
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Andreas Spechtler
Chief Operating Officer
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Andreas Spechtler
Chief Operating Officer
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Andreas Spechtler
Chief Operating Officer
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Venkat Venkateshwaran
Chief Marketing and Development Officer
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Venkat Venkateshwaran
Chief Marketing and Development Officer
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Venkat Venkateshwaran
Chief Marketing and Development Officer
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Venkat Venkateshwaran
Chief Marketing and Development Officer
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Iwona Kowalska
Sr. Vice President - Global Sales
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Iwona Kowalska
Sr. Vice President - Global Sales
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Iwona Kowalska
Sr. Vice President - Global Sales
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Iwona Kowalska
Sr. Vice President - Global Sales
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Roland Vlaicu
Senior Advisor - Product, UX
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Roland Vlaicu
Senior Advisor - Product, UX
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Roland Vlaicu
Senior Advisor - Product, UX
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Roland Vlaicu
Senior Advisor - Product, UX
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Raimund Egger
Vice President - Finance
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Raimund Egger
Vice President - Finance
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Raimund Egger
Vice President - Finance
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Raimund Egger
Vice President - Finance
Meet the board
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Pascal Levensohn
Chairman
Since 1996, Pascal Levensohn has been the Managing Partner of Levensohn Venture Partners LLC (LVP) and the CEO of Levensohn Global LLC (LG) and its predecessor entities.
Pascal has advised the Dolby family since 2011 and is currently a Managing Director of Dolby Family Ventures, which he co-manages with David Dolby.
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Pascal Levensohn
Chairman
Since 1996, Pascal Levensohn has been the Managing Partner of Levensohn Venture Partners LLC (LVP) and the CEO of Levensohn Global LLC (LG) and its predecessor entities.
Pascal has advised the Dolby family since 2011 and is currently a Managing Director of Dolby Family Ventures, which he co-manages with David Dolby.
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Pascal Levensohn
Chairman
Since 1996, Pascal Levensohn has been the Managing Partner of Levensohn Venture Partners LLC (LVP) and the CEO of Levensohn Global LLC (LG) and its predecessor entities.
Pascal has advised the Dolby family since 2011 and is currently a Managing Director of Dolby Family Ventures, which he co-manages with David Dolby.
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Thomas Weiß
Board Member
Thomas Weiss is CEO and founder of Authentic Vision.
He brought together his passion for innovation and deep experience in cryptology and IT security management to launch Authentic Vision in 2012. True to his original vision, the company works to develop innovative new technology and systems to stop product counterfeiting, reduce risk to consumers and protect brand owners’ revenue.
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Thomas Weiß
Board Member
Thomas Weiss is CEO and founder of Authentic Vision.
He brought together his passion for innovation and deep experience in cryptology and IT security management to launch Authentic Vision in 2012. True to his original vision, the company works to develop innovative new technology and systems to stop product counterfeiting, reduce risk to consumers and protect brand owners’ revenue.
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Thomas Weiß
Board Member
Thomas Weiss is CEO and founder of Authentic Vision.
He brought together his passion for innovation and deep experience in cryptology and IT security management to launch Authentic Vision in 2012. True to his original vision, the company works to develop innovative new technology and systems to stop product counterfeiting, reduce risk to consumers and protect brand owners’ revenue.
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Patrick Aisher
Board Member
Patrick Aisher, Chairman of Kinled Holding, is a serial entrepreneur who has invested in the life science industry since 1997.
His focus is on biomedical technology companies developing medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, and healthcare services, with direct investments in over 50 businesses, 24 exiting via IPO, trade sale or licensing.
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Patrick Aisher
Board Member
Patrick Aisher, Chairman of Kinled Holding, is a serial entrepreneur who has invested in the life science industry since 1997.
His focus is on biomedical technology companies developing medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, and healthcare services, with direct investments in over 50 businesses, 24 exiting via IPO, trade sale or licensing.
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Patrick Aisher
Board Member
Patrick Aisher, Chairman of Kinled Holding, is a serial entrepreneur who has invested in the life science industry since 1997.
His focus is on biomedical technology companies developing medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, and healthcare services, with direct investments in over 50 businesses, 24 exiting via IPO, trade sale or licensing.
Let's get in touch
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Christof Haslauer
CEO & Founder, NativeWaves
"Our goal is simple: to be your first choice to deliver personalised, engaging live experiences."
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Let's get in touch
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Christof Haslauer
CEO & Founder, NativeWaves
"Our goal is simple: to be your first choice to deliver personalized, engaging live experiences."
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Let's get in touch
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Christof Haslauer
CEO & Founder, NativeWaves
"Our goal is simple: to be your first choice to deliver personalized, engaging live experiences."
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Let's get in touch
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Christof Haslauer
CEO & Founder, NativeWaves
"Our goal is simple: to be your first choice to deliver personalised, engaging live experiences."
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NativeWaves GmbH
Ludwig-Bieringer-Platz 1
5071 Himmelreich, Austria
FN: 451545m, UID: ATU71154225
contact@nativewaves.com
© NativeWaves All rights reserved 2024
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NativeWaves GmbH
Ludwig-Bieringer-Platz 1
5071 Himmelreich, Austria
FN: 451545m,
UID: ATU71154225
contact@nativewaves.com
© NativeWaves All rights reserved 2024
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NativeWaves GmbH
Ludwig-Bieringer-Platz 1
5071 Himmelreich, Austria
FN: 451545m, UID: ATU71154225
contact@nativewaves.com
© NativeWaves All rights reserved 2024
![](https://framerusercontent.com/images/tR3ChkNgv2LToloXBBOMTenLWE.png)
NativeWaves GmbH
Ludwig-Bieringer-Platz 1
5071 Himmelreich, Austria
FN: 451545m, UID: ATU71154225
contact@nativewaves.com
© NativeWaves All rights reserved 2024