Creator-Platform Company Spotter Hires Adobe and Microsoft Alum Ivo Manolov as CTO
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital Editor Spotter, which provides capital, services and software aimed at helping creators and brands grow their online businesses, hired former Adobe Systems and Microsoft exec Ivo Manolov as chief technology officer.
In the CTO role, Manolov will be responsible for leading all technology with a focus on launching Spotter’s suite of AI-powered software tailored to YouTubers.
David Carroll, Spotter’s original CTO, last fall moved into a new role as chief of AI research and development. Founded in 2019, Spotter provides creators upfront financing in exchange for licensing their older YouTube videos as well as resources to grow their fanbases.
To date, Spotter says it has deployed nearly $900 million to YouTube creators including MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson), Airrack (Eric Decker) and Deestroying (Donald De La Haye Jr.).
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