We’re a small team that loves all forms of digital media including music, video, film, and social content. Diomede Entertainment was founded with the original intent of producing and distributing Asian music to international markets, but has since grown to include expertise in television production and social media development.
Erik Takaoka:
As co-founder, Erik runs Diomede’s content distribution business. With 17 years experience in Silicon Valley, Erik Takaoka’s professional career includes successful management positions in Sales, IT Operations and Strategic Telecom Planning at Apple Computer, AT&T, Level 3 Communications, and Bay Networks. Significant accomplishments include responsibility for building the television and network infrastructure for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.
Erik’s personal endeavors include most forms of skateboarding. In 2002, Erik raced in the NCDSA Professional ranks in downhill slalom finishing the series with a top 20 placing. Erik is also an avid cyclist putting in 1,500 miles each season.
Johnny Gonzalez:
Johnny is a director and editor at Diomede. He has always sought ways to mix his love of film with his enthusiasm for storytelling. After spending years as an independent editor, he joined Diomede Entertainment. Johnny is a cinemaphile who spends as much time researching how a film was made as he does watching them.
David Zermeno:
David is a design guru at Diomede. He brings years of industry experience in product and graphic design to the team. David’s talent and enthusiasm has helped create loyal followings around many of the artists we’ve worked with. Also, he has used his technical expertise in building numerous interactive applications.