Bio
Fred Fourcher founded Bitcentral, Inc. in 2000, building a nationwide news distribution network for CBS Newspath, and another one for NBC News Channel in 2003. In 2005, Bitcentral entered the news production system business and pioneered the first large-scale, internet-based news aggregation and sharing platform called Oasis™. Oasis is now used by more than 1,200 news organizations worldwide and distributes more than 40,000 stories per day. A recognized thought leader in the industry, Fred received an Emmy in 2017 for Bitcentral’s innovative use of the MOS Protocol in our news systems. Bitcentral now has more news production systems in TV stations than any competitors in the U.S. It is also one of the dominant providers of master control systems in Latin America. Fred’s vision of always designing and delivering efficient media workflows for customers has resulted in him being an innovator in digital streaming and FUEL™. FUEL, a production, streaming, and monetization solution, is transforming the broadcast industry from appointment viewing to a dynamic viewing experience on any platform. A 4,000-hour private pilot and general aviation advocate, Fred received the Sharples award from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 2007 for the most significant contribution to aviation by an individual. He was instrumental in rallying non-commercial/general aviation pilots’ collective voices to convince Congress not to grant the airlines a monopoly over the nation’s airspace. As founder and board member of the SoCal Pilots Association, he remains very active in aviation-related issues. Fred also volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America and mentors budding entrepreneurs in Orange County. Fred is married and has two sons, both of whom are Eagle Scouts.