Sports Tube: Youtube for Sports

Website:  Sports Tube

Interview With: Sion Davoudi

Is their more then one founder? If so, who are they?

The founders of sports-tube.com are Sion Davoudi and Michael Arakian.

What is your background and qualifications?

We are both graduates of California State University- Northridge and we have been involved in web design for years. Our passion for the internet and sports led us to create SportsTube.

What does your website do?

With SportsTube you can view the latest sports-related videos. Publicly share your videos to the world. Securely and privately show your videos and photos to your friends and family around the world. Chat with friends, communicate, watch video clips… and much, much more!

How do you generate revenue? If through ads, what ad network do you use?

We currently use Google Adsense, but are planning on branching out in the near future.

How have your marketed your site?

Word of mouth, other sports-related websites, and newspapers.

Funding: Self funded, Angel Investment, or Venture Capital?

Self Funded

Are You currently looking for funding?

We are looking to find an angel investor in the near future.

What type(s) of technology do you use?

Ajax, PHP, JAVA, and FFMPEG for video conversion.

What is your favorite feature on your website?

Personally, I love the categories feature. I can watch videos of all the different sports.

Any Bold Predictions for Sports and Technology in the future?

With technology and sports growing by the day, I would say the future for both is bright.

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One Response to “Sports Tube: Youtube for Sports”

  1. Sean Says:

    What about copyright violation issues? Sports leagues and the broadcast companies are VERY protective of their intellectual property and as soon as this site gets any traction I am sure the cease and desist letters will flow, with the copyright infringement lawsuits close behind.

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