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Platform architecture, technology stack selection, and go-to-market strategy for streaming services

  • Technology audits and recommendations
  • OTT monetization strategy (SVOD/AVOD/FAST)
  • Cloud infrastructure optimization (AWS/GCP)
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Part-time strategic technology leadership for media startups and scale-ups

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Identify and place top technology leaders (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Product)

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Featured Case Studies

M6 Replay

2007-2013 | R&D Manager
10M monthly users
€100M revenue
#1 in France

Led technical strategy for France's leading catch-up TV. Grew M6 Web to €100M revenue. Pioneered HLS streaming, multi-CDN architecture, and first synchronized second-screen experience.

Afrostream

2015-2017 | Co-Founder & CTO
€4M raised
28 countries
YC S15

Built Europe's first African content SVOD from scratch. Secured Y Combinator, major studio licenses, and telco distribution to 12M households.

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👥 50M+ Users Served

Core Expertise

OTT Platforms (VOD/SVOD/AVOD/FAST)
Video Technology (Encoding, DRM, CDN)
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
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International Expansion
P&L Management
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About Ludovic

CTO with 25+ years scaling streaming platforms globally. R&D Manager at M6 Web where he created M6 Replay (France's leading catch-up TV service), co-founded Afrostream (Y Combinator Summer 2015), scaled Majelan audio streaming platform. Expert in OTT strategy, platform architecture, and team building. Author of Streaming Radar newsletter and host of Streaming Radar podcast.

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M6 Replay: Building France's #1 Catch-up TV

2007-2013 | R&D Manager at M6 Web

10M Monthly Users
€100M Revenue 2012
600M Videos/Year

The Context

In 2007, M6 Group wanted to launch a catch-up TV service to compete with TF1 and France Télévisions. As R&D Manager, I was tasked with building the technical foundation from scratch and leading the platform's evolution over 6 years.

The Challenge

  • Build a scalable video platform from zero
  • Support multiple devices (web, mobile, connected TVs, set-top boxes)
  • Handle peak traffic during prime-time TV replays
  • Implement DRM protection for premium content

The Solution

Led a team of 5-10 engineers to build a comprehensive video delivery infrastructure. Key innovations included:

  • Early adoption of HLS streaming (one of the first in France)
  • Multi-CDN architecture for reliability and cost optimization
  • First synchronized second-screen experience in French TV
  • Custom analytics platform for viewer behavior insights

The Results

  • 10M monthly users in 2013
  • €100M revenue for M6 Web in 2012
  • 600M videos viewed per year in 2012
  • #1 commercial catch-up TV in France

Source: FrenchWeb - M6 Digital Key Figures (2013)

Afrostream: Europe's First African Content SVOD

2015-2017 | Co-Founder & CTO

€4M Total Raised
28 Countries
12M Households Reach

The Context

In 2015, we identified a massive underserved market: 150M+ Africans and African diaspora with no dedicated premium streaming service for African content. We decided to build the "Netflix for African content."

The Challenge

  • Build a full SVOD platform from scratch with limited funding
  • Secure content licenses from major Hollywood and Nollywood studios
  • Deploy across 28 countries with varying internet infrastructure
  • Compete with global giants entering the market

The Solution

As CTO, I built the entire technical stack and led fundraising alongside our CEO. Key achievements:

  • Accepted into Y Combinator Summer 2015 batch
  • Secured licenses from Lionsgate, MGM, and major Nollywood producers
  • Built partnerships with Orange, Canal+, and Bouygues Telecom
  • Developed adaptive streaming for low-bandwidth African markets

The Results

  • €4M raised from VCs and strategic investors
  • Y Combinator S15 acceptance (top 2% of applicants)
  • 12M households reach via telco partnerships
  • 28 countries across Europe and Africa

Key Learnings

While Afrostream eventually closed due to market timing and competition from global players, the experience provided invaluable lessons in startup building, fundraising, and scaling technology in emerging markets.