NEW YORK — Live broadcasting isn’t a novel concept as it’s been around for decades, according to Kayvon Beykpour. Still, in the modern digital era, the Periscope Chief Executive Officer and his team at the streaming arm of Twitter are changing how sports fans interact with the content they love.
He sat down with SportTechie at the Twitter offices in New York City to discuss how Periscope is competing in the live streaming space and working with various sports properties.
When asked about rival Facebook and last year’s reported publishing with media companies, celebrities and athletes who utilize Facebook Live, Beykpour admitted “it’s sort of flattering because a new entrant comes into the space, they’re desperate and want to pay people off.