Founder & Chairman
Creative Media
Peter Csathy is a leading media, entertainment, AI and tech expert, dealmaker, attorney, entrepreneur, and connector. He is a "go to" industry voice and writes a weekly column about media/tech in TheWrap. He is also a critically-acclaimed author and podcaster - and writes a weekly newsletter on Substack called "the brAIn" about generative AI and its impact on the media and entertainment business.
Peter’s career spans both “traditional” media and "tech forward" media - with unique expertise and relationships to bridge those worlds. He has negotiated deals across the globe (acquisitions, partnerships, licensing) in excess of $3 billion and has a deeply powerful global network of executives, entrepreneurs, investors & influencers. Peter has served as CEO & President of multiple media/tech companies, several of which achieved successful exits (SightSpeed, Musicmatch, Sorenson Media). He also spent several years as a senior business executive and General Counsel in major studios (Universal Studios, New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures). He is a graduate of Harvard Law School and began his career as an entertainment and IP attorney.
Peter is a business and creative force who has spent his career working with passionate teams pushing the boundaries of innovation and developing transformational business strategies, partnerships and consumer experiences. Peter founded Creative Media with that kind of passion, commitment, innovation and fearlessness top of mind - and works as an advisor, strategist, dealmaker, lawyer, and mentor with like-minded entrepreneurs, executives, and creators. He also founded Creative University (Creative U) as an industry "give back" for students and young professionals who are passionate about exploring and expanding their own careers in the worlds of entertainment, music, media and tech.