# Samuel (Shmulik) Wasserman

> Samuel (Shmulik) Wasserman is the co-founder and CEO of LiveU, established in 2006. After roles at ECI Telecom and Ceragon Networks, he helped build a live video business around bonded cellular connections, with early use by NBC at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has continued leading the company through private equity ownership changes and its expansion into production, distribution and monitoring.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at LiveU
- **Organizations:** LiveU, Ceragon Networks, ECI Telecom
- **Education:** MBA in Marketing and Information Systems, Bar-Ilan University, Electro-optical engineering studies through Israel’s military academic program
- **Known for:** Co-founded LiveU in 2006 and remains its CEO as confirmed in June 2026., Led LiveU during early adoption by NBC at the 2008 Beijing Olympics., LiveU was selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer for 2014.

## Career timeline

- **1994-2000** — Director of New Applications Development at ECI Telecom, according to Crunchbase; his own interview also describes project, marketing and product roles.
- **2000-2006** — Marketing leadership at Ceragon Networks, including vice president of marketing.
- **2006** — Co-founded LiveU with Avichai Cohen and Rony Ohayon; became CEO.
- **2008** — NBC used LiveU during its Beijing Olympics coverage.
- **2014** — LiveU selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.
- **2019** — Francisco Partners and IGP Capital acquired control of LiveU; Wasserman continued leading the company.
- **2020** — LiveU received a Technology & Engineering Emmy for cellular bonding technology.
- **2021** — Carlyle announced the acquisition of LiveU.
- **2024** — LiveU celebrated its 18th anniversary at IBC and introduced LiveU IQ.
- **2025** — LiveU completed the acquisition of Actus Digital’s business and technology on May 22.
- **2026** — Identified as director and CEO in a statement approved by the LiveU board on June 23.

## Achievements

- Co-founded LiveU in 2006 and remains its CEO as confirmed in June 2026.
- Led LiveU during early adoption by NBC at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- LiveU was selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer for 2014.
- LiveU received a Technology & Engineering Emmy in 2020; this is a company award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — LiveU’s corporate statement, approved June 23, identifies Wasserman as director and CEO.
- **2025-05** — LiveU closed its acquisition of Actus Digital’s business and technology on May 22; Wasserman described complementary standalone and integrated uses for its products.
- **2024-09** — LiveU introduced LiveU IQ and marked its 18th anniversary at IBC with Wasserman attending.

## Links

- Website: https://www.liveu.tv/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shmulik-samuel-wasserman-6a16131

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Last updated: 2026-10-26