Brock Fisher
Internet Television Pioneer & OTT Industry Leader
Brock Fisher is an internet television pioneer and one of the earliest leaders in OTT channel development and digital TV distribution. He is the Founder and CEO of TvStartup Inc., a company he launched after helping traditional broadcasters transition their television channels from satellite and cable into online streaming long before “OTT” became an industry buzzword.
Since 2004, Brock Fisher has advised over 30,000 video creators, broadcasters, enterprises, and network owners on how to launch, grow, and monetize their own television channels. Under his leadership, TvStartup has powered the launch of 4,000+ Internet TV channels across smart TVs, mobile apps, and the web.
Early Internet TV Leadership
Before OTT platforms became mainstream, Brock Fisher worked as a consultant building satellite television channels worldwide. As his clients began asking how to distribute their channels online, he recognized a fundamental shift in how television would be delivered, owned, and monetized.
That shift led to the creation of TvStartup, one of the first platforms designed specifically to help content owners launch and operate their own Internet TV channels without relying on traditional broadcasters or third-party platforms.
That shift led to the creation of TvStartup, one of the first platforms designed specifically to help content owners launch and operate their own Internet TV channels without relying on traditional broadcasters or third-party platforms.
Author of Start A TV Station
In 2007, Brock Fisher released Start A TV Station, widely regarded as the first book dedicated to teaching individuals and organizations how to start their own television station, channel, or show.
The book was revised and expanded in 2018 and again in 2024, reflecting the evolution of internet television, OTT platforms, FAST channels, and modern digital monetization models.
The book was revised and expanded in 2018 and again in 2024, reflecting the evolution of internet television, OTT platforms, FAST channels, and modern digital monetization models.
Role at TvStartup
Executive Leadership
- Platform vision and product direction
- OTT, FAST, and hybrid distribution strategy
- Enterprise and organizational deployments
- Monetization frameworks and scalability planning
Impact Since 2005
Since its founding, TvStartup has helped 3,000+ creators and organizations turn video content into sustainable revenue while maintaining full ownership of their platforms and audiences.
TvStartup Platform Expertise
FAST & Linear Infrastructure
- FAST Channels (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV)
- 24/7 linear playlist scheduling
- Built-in electronic program guides (EPG)
- Ad-supported monetization models
Video Management & CMS
- Centralized uploads and imports
- Tagging, categorization, access control
- Automated publishing for live & on-demand
Live Streaming Tools
- Real-time broadcasting
- Auto-recording and replay
- Social simulcasting
Cross-Platform Distribution
- Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV
- Android TV, iOS, Android
- Web-based OTT platforms
Monetization Models
- Subscriptions (SVOD)
- Pay-Per-View (TVOD)
- Ad-Supported (AVOD / FAST)
- Hybrid monetization strategies
- Donation / supporter access
Analytics & Growth Tools
- Real-time engagement insights
- Viewer retention analysis
- Geographic performance trends
- Programming optimization tools
Professional Experience
TvStartup Inc.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer | January 2005 – Present
Brock Fisher continues to lead TvStartup’s mission to make professional-grade OTT and FAST channel creation accessible without requiring custom development teams or complex technical infrastructure.
Industry Perspective & Philosophy
Platform ownership over third-party dependency. Infrastructure over algorithm-driven exposure. Long-term scalability over short-term reach.