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Ed Grobes, is a Media Specialist and founder of The Nazca Network, a TV/Radio broadcast network and multimedia production company located outside Philadelphia, PA. "Our goal is to become the leader in media creation opportunities in the region, then worldwide. Nazca will open doors for many people and change the landscape in the media world."

Ed has been an artist since childhood and has followed his creative spirit throughout life. He honed his skills from his High School days as an Art Major then studied at the prestigious Phillips Academy in Andover, MA before attending The Art Institute of Philadelphia and graduating with honors.

While working as a Nuclear Electrical Tech at the local power company Ed decided to become an entrepreneur and started Nazca Design. The company started with graphic design and desktop publishing then quickly expanded to provide national ad creation and web development. Next came the addition of videography and audio production services.

After becoming art director/webmaster at a local Philadelphia television station Ed expanded his knowledge of TV production, web development and multimedia creation. He headed the team that created the world's first 24 hour live streaming news simulcast in the year 2000, long before streaming was available to the masses. Over the years Ed has contributed to projects that have included the city of Philadelphia, Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, President Barack Obama, American Idol, Comcast, Telemundo, Univision, PhillyTVNews, CW, Fox and others.

He now runs the Nazca Network, a media center consisting of 5 online radio stations, 1 Television channel and numerous original content television shows consisting of Good Day, Good Health with Trudy Haynes, ManAnswers with R. Paige Smith, The Book of Dad with Dr. Robert Benson, Quick Shot with Jose Rodriguez, Behind the Scenes with Samantha J and more.

Ed also works with community organizations such as Duffy's Hope youth mentoring program, The Trudy Haynes Foundation, Sobriety Through Outpatient and currently heads the Nazca Media Education Initiative which exposes our youth to careers in media, journalism and broadcasting.