Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 26, 2009

Rod Tiede – Broadcast International, Inc. (bcst)

ROD TIEDE, President and CEO of Broadcast International, Inc., is responsible for fostering the vision, directing the overall management and providing progressive leadership for the company. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington, Mr. Tiede gained invaluable retail technological experience with Safeway corporate offices. While at Safeway he was responsible for launching the Safeway Satellite Network. Since 1988, Mr. Tiede has been instrumental in directing the worldwide reach of Broadcast International during its early years. Through his innovation and tenacious management style, he has insured BI's growth as its Director of Sales, Vice President and General Manager, and now as President and CEO. Mr. Tiede's continued forward-looking strategy has made BI a preferred international technology integrator. Profile
TWST: We would like you to begin with a brief historical sketch of the company

and a picture of the things you are doing at the present time.

Mr. Tiede: What we have at Broadcast