About tube.sh
Built by creators, for creators
Andrew Grathwohl
Founder & CEO
Andrew Grathwohl is a backend and systems engineering leader with deep expertise in audio, multimedia, AI, and digital signal processing. With over a decade of experience building transformative media technology, Andrew founded tube.sh to create a radical alternative to traditional content platforms—one that puts creators and their communities first.
Throughout his career, Andrew has specialized in engineering management and technical research across multimedia systems, building solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in digital media and content production.
Career Highlights
Audible
Contributed to the world's leading audiobook platform, earning multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and an Audie Awards 2012 Finalist recognition for work on titles including Haruki Murakami's "1Q84" and Nalo Hopkinson's "Midnight Robber."
Streamable.com
Built video streaming infrastructure serving millions of users with fast, reliable media delivery.
SpokenLayer
Developed audio content technology transforming written content into accessible audio experiences.
CBS Corporation (Showtime Networks)
Engineered premium media delivery systems for one of television's most celebrated networks.
Littlstar
Built immersive media platforms for VR and 360° video experiences, speaking at industry conferences including NYVRExpo and the Audio Engineering Society.
Ara Cryptocurrency
Co-created a blockchain-based content distribution protocol exploring decentralized digital rights management.
Storyboard.com
Developed collaborative creative tools empowering storytellers and content creators.
Prudential Insurance
Architected AI-powered telephony systems handling enterprise-scale customer communications.
Education & Recognition
Andrew studied at Indiana University Bloomington's Jacobs School of Music, where he received the Music Faculty Award scholarship. His technical expertise has been recognized by colleagues as "unprecedented" in the field of digital media, encompassing both audio and video domains.
The tube.sh Vision
Drawing from years of experience building platforms for giants like Audible, CBS, and Prudential, Andrew saw firsthand how traditional platforms extract value from creators while controlling their relationship with fans. tube.sh represents a fundamental reimagining: direct peer-to-peer content delivery with no middlemen, putting revenue and creative control back in the hands of creators.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Andrew continues to push the boundaries of multimedia technology while building a more equitable future for content creators and their communities.