Press Releases
November 25, 2008
Sezmi Secures $33 Million in New Financing
Latest Funding Demonstrates Strong Support for Company and Fuels Commercial Rollout
BELMONT, Calif. – November 25, 2008 – Sezmi Corporation announced that it has secured $33 million of additional financing.
November 13, 2008
Sezmi Completes Landmark Technical Trial
Results Pave the Way for Nationwide Rollout of First Personal Television System
BELMONT, Calif. – November 13, 2008 – Sezmi Corporation announced the conclusion of technical trials in Seattle for its new television service, marking a significant milestone in the company’s breakthrough efforts to dramatically improve the way consumers experience television and internet video.
Kevin Grundy, Chief Operations Officer, and Michael Youssefmir, Chief Technology Officer, join the ranks at Sezmi
BELMONT, Calif. – July 21, 2008 – Sezmi Corporation today announced the appointment of two industry veterans to its executive team - Kevin Grundy and Michael Youssefmir. Grundy has a long-standing career developing some of today's most innovative companies and joins Sezmi as its chief operations officer. Youssefmir, a wireless broadband and data technologies guru, will serve as the company's chief technology officer.
The first complete TV 2.0 offering that seamlessly integrates traditional television with movies and Internet video, optimized for on-demand viewing and is personalized for the viewer
BELMONT, Calif. – May 1, 2008 – Sezmi Corporation (formerly known as Building B, Inc.) today unveiled a next generation television offering that includes many industry firsts. Sezmi also announced that it is commencing trials in pilot markets in preparation for commercial launch with broadband service providers and national retailers later this year.
April 13, 2008
Harris Corporation and Building B Create Unique Business and Service Opportunities for Broadcasters
Collaboration Leverages Harris Leadership in the Broadcast Industry and Building B’s Next-Generation Television Service
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international leader in broadcast communications and information technology, and Building B, a new entertainment services company that has developed the first comprehensive television service to directly combine traditional and emerging broadband content in a breakthrough on-demand video entertainment platform, today announced that Building B will co-locate its network operations center (NOC) within Harris Corporation’s world-class NOC facility in Melbourne, Fla.
December 19, 2007
Building B Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Martin Lundie Completes Building B's Executive Team
"Martin's extensive experience and financial expertise has been critical to the success of a number of ground-breaking companies and has helped transform unknown start-ups into noteworthy entities," said Buno Pati, Building B chief executive officer. "His track record as a financial executive and entrepreneur make him a perfect addition to the Building B executive team."
August 20, 2007
Building B Attracts Entertainment and Technology Leaders for Breakthrough Video Entertainment Services
Morgenthaler Ventures and OmniCapital Lead $17.5 Million Funding Round
"I am as excited about Building B as I was about Apple when I first invested in them," said Bob Pavey, partner, Morgenthaler Ventures. "When a company is driving a paradigm shift, they really stand out, and Building B is gathering the talent, vision, technology and partners to bring breakthrough television to life."
Company Attracts Key Talent to Simplify and Expand Access to the New Home Entertainment Experience
“I believe that Building B has developed a truly unique approach and made significant breakthroughs that will satisfy the rapidly evolving entertainment needs of consumers,” stated Mr. Wiser. “My time at Sony has given me valuable insight into consumer needs and new technologies intended to serve these needs.”

