Summary
Devin Drake is a tech entrepreneur and CEO with a decade of experience building and scaling online and live video platforms for enterprise, publishing, and events. He founded Virtuvent, delivering branded video experiences and live webcasting to clients like Novartis, Blizzard and The World Bank, and now leads Patchbay and Vantage Vat from New York. His background blends product-led engineering with hands-on production services, giving him rare fluency across streaming technology, monetization models, and large-scale event operations. Previously he launched multiple startups and distribution channels in video, conferencing and security, demonstrating an ability to move between product, partnerships and go-to-market execution. Frequently working with global enterprise customers, he brings practical experience turning complex AV workflows into reliable, revenue-driving digital products.
10 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
BA Film & Media, BA Film & Media at University of Cape Town
Somerset College
English, Afrikaans