Gerald Youngblood

Gerald Youngblood

Austin, Texas, United States
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About

I'm a passionate technology executive with a proven track record of driving revenue…

Experience

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    Lenovo

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Education

Publications

Projects

  • AMD New Horizon Fan Event and Livecast

    The New Horizon fan event and global livecast pre-viewed AMD's high-performance Ryzen™ CPU with live demos of new technology. The live cast was viewed in stunning HD across Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. The multi-channel broadcast targeting gamers and PC enthusiasts featured demos of 4K UltraHD gaming, a custom VR Mixed-Reality experience, eSports, and 3D game development. It also brought together game industry pioneer Geoff Keighley and eSports legend Peter "PPD" Dager, CEO of Evil…

    The New Horizon fan event and global livecast pre-viewed AMD's high-performance Ryzen™ CPU with live demos of new technology. The live cast was viewed in stunning HD across Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. The multi-channel broadcast targeting gamers and PC enthusiasts featured demos of 4K UltraHD gaming, a custom VR Mixed-Reality experience, eSports, and 3D game development. It also brought together game industry pioneer Geoff Keighley and eSports legend Peter "PPD" Dager, CEO of Evil Geniuses to share how Ryzen enhances the gaming experience. This was a landmark event for AMD and drove astronomical engagement with fans, enthusiasts, press, and influencers.

    AMD created a processor product and brand in AMD Ryzen™ that expresses the power and efficiency of the all-new high-performance and highly efficient “Zen” x86 core. Multiple architectural advances combined with platform and processing technologies propel users to the next horizon of computing.

    AMD Ryzen processors will enable the digital creators, VR pioneers, game world explorers, and tech thrill-seekers. Those determined to imagine, code, and conquer without boundaries in the immersive computing era.

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Honors & Awards

  • SVP Award for Team Excellence

    Lenovo

    Award from the Chief Marketing and Chief Strategy Officer for the GMLF Program

  • Board Member

    National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

  • 2023 Executive Fellow

    The Marketing Academy

  • 2023 Equity Honors CMO of the Year

    National Minority Supplier Development Council

  • Best in Show Award - Lenovo Late Night IT

    Association of National Advertisers

  • Austin Inno on Fire

    Austin Inno

    Inno recognizes people and companies that have had a banner year.

  • Google for Startups - Black Founders Fund

    Google

    Non-dilutive cash awards to exceptional Black led startups.

  • Capital Factory Unstoppable Award

    Capital Factory

  • Startups to Watch

    Built in Austin

    50 startups represent local tech companies fewer than three years old that are poised for a promising 2020.

  • SXSW Pitch International Award – Entertainment and Content Technology

    SXSW

    Innovative startups from around the globe presenting game-changing products in front of a live audience and panels of expert judges, which included entrepreneurs, investor, and industry influencers.

  • Kidscreen Award – Best Streaming Video Platform

    Kidscreen

    Best Streaming Video Platform for Kids

  • University of Texas at Dallas Seed Fund

    University of Texas at Dallas

    The UT Dallas Seed Fund seeks to invest in early-stage businesses with inventions, discoveries, products or services that have achieved proof of concept (or a prototype) and are ready for commercial product development.

  • Capital Factory Accelerator

    Capital Factory

    The Accelerator gives Texas startups a competitive advantage in attracting talent, advisors, investors and customers.

  • AMD CEO Award - AMD Ryzen Launch

    AMD

  • AMD Marketing Partner of the Year

    AMD

  • AMD Achievement in Marketing Award

    AMD

    New Horizon Fan Event & Livecast

  • AMD Marketing Partner of the Year

    AMD

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