Ilya Pozin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Russia |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Founder of Pluto TV, Co-founder and CEO of Telly |
Ilya Pozin is a Russian-born American businessman. He is best known as the founder of Pluto TV, a free streaming service with ads, and as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Telly, a company that gives free televisions supported by advertising.
Pozin was born in Russia. He moved to the United States with his family in 1991. He studied at Florida State University and finished a degree in information studies in 2005.
In 2000, Pozin co-founded Coplex, an interactive media agency providing digital strategy and product development services. Under his leadership, the company earned recognition as an Inc. 500/5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company for three consecutive years. Coplex was acquired in 2016
IIn 2012, Pozin co-founded Open Me, an online gifting and greeting platform that allowed users to create and send personalized digital and physical cards. The venture-backed company served millions of users before being acquired in 2014
In 2013, Pozin co-founded Pluto TV. The service gave free channels of online video, supported by ads. In 2019, ViacomCBS bought Pluto TV for $340 million. In 2024, Pluto TV won a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for its work in FAST streaming.
In 2022, Pozin founded Telly, a television technology company offering consumers a free dual-screen smart television supported entirely by advertising. As founder and chief executive officer, Pozin continues to lead the company's development of ad-supported hardware and service models.
Pozin has been featured or interviewed by major outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, Forbes, Deadline, The Wall Street Journal, and CSQ. He has also appeared on podcasts and video interviews such as Variety Strictly Business, The VergeCast, Marketecture, Rich Habits Podcast, BBC and CNBC.