Viddyad

Viddyad is a cloud-based video creation platform.[1] The company was formed in 2013.[2]

Viddyad
TypePrivate
IndustryInternet Marketing
Founded2013
FounderGrainne Barron
Headquarters
San Francisco, Dublin
Websitewww.viddyad.com

History

Viddyad was founded by Grainne Barron in 2013 and launched at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.[3] Viddyad currently has two offices, one in San Francisco and the other in Dublin, Ireland.[4][5][6]

Technology

Viddyad platform allows users to convert video clips, images, music and animation effects into video. It has partnerships with Getty Images and other stock providers.[6] Viddyad integrates with social networks in order to publish videos directly from the web site.[7]

Awards
  • Winner at Web Summit Spark of Genius Award 2013.[8]
  • Finalist at Innovative World Technologies at SXSW 2014.[9]
  • Winner at Creative Industries category at The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2014.[10]
  • Winner at PWC Most Innovative Start Up.[11]
  • Finalist at ITLG Mobile Innovation Technology 2014.[12]

References
  1. Ann O'Dea (March 11, 2014). Women Invent: 100 top women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Silicon Republic. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  2. Silicon Republic (December 9, 2015). 10 globetrotting ambassadors for Irish sci-tech success. Silicon Republic. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  3. Mike Butcher (September 11, 2013). Irish Startups Hit Startup Alley At TechCrunch Disrupt. TechCrunch. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  4. John (April 22, 2014). Business Showcase: Viddyad. Irish Tech News. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  5. Monty Munford (May 23, 2016). In Dublin's Fair City... Where The Startups Are So Pretty. Forbes. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  6. Adrian Weckler (September 18, 2013). Web video service for small firms attracting big backing. Irish Independent. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  7. Barry McCall (February 24, 2014). Innovation Awards profiles: Viddyad – professional video ads. The Irish Times. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  8. John Kennedy (October 30, 2013). Viddyad named winner of ESB Spark of Genius Award 2013 (video). Silicon Republic. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  9. Schedule (March, 2014) SXSW Accelerator: Innovative World Technologies. Schedule. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  10. Michael McAleer (April 10, 2014). UCD spin-out Oxymem wins Innovation of the Year award. The Irish Times. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  11. Deloitte (November, 2013). CEO Forum 2013. Deloitte. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
  12. ITLG (January, 2014). ITLG Mobile Awards Ireland 2014 Winners. ITLG. Retrieved Jul 5, 2016.
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