Chris Andrews (entrepreneur)

Chris Andrews has been an important figure in the evolution of today's Information Society. He is a pioneer in digital media, electronic publishing, and the Internet. He was the world's first CD-ROM producer, launched the first CD-Recordable system which began the "user generated content" revolution, and has developed new technologies in other areas including live webcasting, use of audio and video on the internet, and intellectual property.

Chris is the author of the twice-published book "The Education of a CD-ROM Publisher - An Insiders History of Electronic Publishing." ISBN 978-0-9664586-0-2 ^[1]

Chris' life story has been featured in the media including profiles on CBS' 60 Minutes and other international media. In 2001, he began to pursue the restitution of a building in Vienna, Austria that was taken from his family by the Nazis in World War II. This became a life-changing experience for him, making him an activist in particular in World War II restitution and suicide prevention. (See Resources)

Chris also worked at Hewlett-Packard, NewsBank, Meridian Data, and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. He launched several companies including the webcast software company Livecast, the multimedia publishing company UniDisc, and VentureMakers LLC - an intellectual property development company.

He is currently an entrepreneur and consultant based in the Silicon Valley.

References

1. ^ Books | The Education of a CD-ROM Publisher

Resources

• E-commerce patent which Chris Andrews authored
• Article in CMP publications naming Chris Andrews as a Digital Media Pioneer
• Articles from Grammy Program Book about Chris Andrews work as Executive Producer of the Grammy Webcast

Articles about Chris Andrews and World War II restitution

• Buried In The Past, Brothers Discover Long-Lost Family In Austria
• Spectrum
• English Translation of Chris, du gehst zu weit
• A STEP AHEAD OF HIS TIME
• Two Brothers' Saga of Privilege, Catastrophe, Nazi Humiliation, Suicide and Redemption
• How I Will Stop The War
• Personal Survivor Stories: The Truth
• Trying to reclaim a former life
• Palo Alto natives unearth their true heritage

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