Where Food Connects Worlds
ABOUT US
At Grate Media, our passion lies in creating content with universal appeal, harnessing the power of food to tell stories that captivate and enrich. We understand that food is more than sustenance - it’s a global language that crosses cultural and geographical lines, ripe with opportunities to unite and resonate with audiences everywhere.
Our mission is to tap into this vast, unexplored potential, bringing to the forefront the ingenuity and passion of those who create with food. We are not just in the business of entertainment; our goal is to ignite curiosity, and usher viewers into new culinary realms. We craft content that weaves food into shows in unconventional ways offering a journey as unexpected as it is delightful.
OUR TEAM
EXPERIENCE BUILT TO DELIVER
CORE TEAM
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As EVP and GM, John built and led E!'s topical TV and digital businesses by harnessing the power of multiplatform creative, production, distribution and revenue strategies. He also led a team of product and technology innovators, building top tier consumer facing products. Leveraging this success, John also led the launch of NBCU's Content Lab, defining a new generation of vertical storytelling with award winning and culture defining series launches. Prior to joining E!, John held senior-level strategy and business development positions at AOL and The Walt Disney Company.
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Doug has an extensive understanding of digital content, production, and distribution worldwide, having held several high-ranking global positions at Disney. He was also a key member of Michael Eisner's digital studio, VUGURU, and has served as Managing Director/EVP of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, SVP/General Manager of Disney's Europe/Middle East/Africa Television, and VP of Disney-ABC Networks in the United States.
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Ruth is an experienced showrunner and producer who specializes in launching new food series and competition shows. She has an extensive portfolio of successful credits, including Cake Wars (Food Network), Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge (Amazon), Macy's Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular (Food Network), and Stab that Cake (Cooking Channel), among others.
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Jonathon is an internationally experienced Senior/Supervising Producer/Director whose series production credentials include Love Connection, Master Chef, American Idol, Four Weddings, Dances with the Stars and numerous other successful series.
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Eddy is a global content strategy and production executive with a solid track record of initiating content strategies for all mediums, launching digital streaming operations, and producing original productions. He has launched and managed regional and local-language channels and digital platforms across Asia, EMEA, and LatAm and developed/produced content for television broadcasting and digital streaming applications at global Fortune 500 companies, including Disney, NBC Universal, Hallmark, and Fox.
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
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Ted is an accomplished media executive who has held various leadership positions throughout his storied career. Ted was Chairman of NBC Broadcasting and President & CEO of Comcast Entertainment Group. He also served as President of NBC Studios and Chairman of ABC Entertainment, overseeing shows like “Will & Grace,” “NYPD Blue,” and “Home Improvement.”
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Ben is a media executive and former President of Global Distribution for The Walt Disney Company. He oversaw the global distribution of Disney's content, including ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN, and Freeform. Pyne worked for Disney for over 25 years and played a key role in expanding the company's distribution and digital media businesses. Prior to joining Disney, he worked at CBS and MGM/UA.
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Romina is a seasoned media and marketing executive, currently serving as the EVP and General Manager of Hispanic Streaming at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Romina is a frequent contributor on consumer and media trends and serves on the board of Teach for America, Miami-Dade. She holds a Licenciatura in Communications Science from Antonio de Nebrija University and is fluent in multiple languages.
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Jason is a distinguished ad tech industry leader, known for his success in developing and scaling innovative technologies and business models at the intersection of media and technology. He is the CEO and co-founder of tvScientific, an Idealab company, which offers a self-managed solution for buying CTV inventory and delivering measurable outcomes.
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Currently Michael is President & CEO of LG Ad Revenue. With over 25 years of expertise, Michael has built and managed global networks and partnerships across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
As Head of Growth at Lyft's media division and a member of the founding business team at Firefly, Michael played a key role in pioneering rideshare mobility advertising. As CRO at YuMe, he expanded globally and launched pioneering connected TV advertising platforms with LG and Samsung. Michael also introduced internet integration in Out-of-Home media at Clear Channel Outdoor and led the expansion of Organic Inc. as its President and COO prior to its IPO and eventual acquisition by Omnicom.
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Dr. Boghossian is an experienced technology innovator with 30+ years of expertise in advanced platform technology. He is responsible for developing the Electric Power System Flight Software for NASA's International Space Station and led Technology and Professional Services at Integrien. Currently, he serves as the CEO of AUGmentecture, an augmented reality platform, and Zema Enterprises, which builds groundbreaking future focused platforms.
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We believe that the future of food belongs to those who are bold, innovative, and passionate about their craft. The global culinary scene is continuously evolving, with chefs, bakers, and food entrepreneurs pushing the limits of innovation. We want to highlight these remarkable stories and share them with a broader audience. To that end, we’re interested in hearing from you and other culinary innovators.