Blake Krikorian
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BornAugust 18, 1967[1]
Santa Clara County, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 2016 (aged 48)
Pacifica, California, U.S.
KnownforSlingbox co-founder
Blake G. Krikorian | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 18, 1967[1] Santa Clara County, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 2016 (aged 48) Pacifica, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California at Los Angeles |
| Known for | Slingbox co-founder |
| Board member of | Andreessen Horowitz Amazon.com Microsoft FreeWheel |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Adam Krikorian (brother) |
Blake G. Krikorian (August 18, 1967 – August 3, 2016) was an American technology executive and entrepreneur, co-founder of Sling Media.
Krikorian was born into an Armenian-American family, the eldest son of Gary Krikorian and Joyce (née Srabian). Krikorian graduated from Mountain View High School in Mountain View, California, and in 1989 earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.[2][3] In high school he was an all-league water polo player and swimmer and was chosen for the Junior National Team in water polo in 1985; he played water polo for the UCLA Bruins from 1986 to 1989.[2]