Sobre este podcast
This is the intricate world of music entrepreneurship.
Hosted by Jakob Wredstrøm from Amplitude Ventures, this podcast offers listeners a unique blend of insightful interviews, industry expertise, and behind-the-scenes stories from the global music landscape.
From the challenges of breaking into the industry to the nuances of music tech innovations, each episode is a journey into the lives of music professionals, founders, artists, and innovators. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an industry veteran, or just a music enthusiast, "Sound Connections" provides a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving world of music.
Listen and connect with the sounds and stories that shape the industry.
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- #168: FOUNDER: Building a Unified System for Music Rights, Data, and Payments: Tim Luckow · 1 h 0 min · Episódio 168The music industry generates billions in royalties, but getting that money to the right people remains surprisingly complicated. In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob…
- #167: EXPERTS: The Future of Music Discovery Through Context & Emotion: Ty Roberts & Göran Andersson · 56 min · Episódio 167What would it take to make music discovery more personal, contextual, and meaningful? In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm speaks with Ty Roberts, co-founder of…
- #166: FOUNDER: Beyond Generative AI: Building Technology for Musicians: Andrew Carlins · 47 min · Episódio 166What does it take to build a scalable music technology company in a market many investors consider too niche? In this episode of Sound Connections, host Jakob Wredstrøm speaks…
- #165: FOUNDER: AI and the New Economics of Independent Music Careers: JC Sanchez · 43 min · Episódio 165What happens when AI takes care of more of the business behind an artist’s career? In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with JC Sanchez, founder of…
- #164: FOUNDER: Building the Infrastructure Behind Modern Artist Commerce: Tommy Stalknecht · 51 min · Episódio 164Artists can have millions of listeners, ticket buyers, and fans, yet still have limited visibility into who those people are. In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob…
- #163: FOUNDER: Rethinking Music Education Through AI and Personalized Learning: Raul Rodrigues · 59 min · Episódio 163Learning an instrument has never been more accessible, but keeping people motivated remains one of music education’s hardest problems. Raul Rodrigues, founder and CEO of Upbeat…
- #162: FOUNDER: The New Economics of Music Fandom: Jacquelle Amankonah Horton · 55 min · Episódio 162What happens when superfans stop being treated as the end of the music experience and become part of building it? Jacquelle Amankonah Horton, founder of Fave, returns to Sound…
- #161: EXPERT: The Business of Turning Music Royalties into Growth Capital: Michael Bizenov · 59 min · Episódio 161Music rights generate value, but turning that income into capital can still be difficult for many creators. In this episode of Sound Connections, Michael Bizenov, Managing…
- #160: FOUNDER: Exporting African Music: Rights, Revenue, and Global Growth: Yoel Kenan · 1 h 3 min · Episódio 160African music is growing globally, but the business behind that growth is still catching up. In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm speaks with Yoel Kenan, a…
- #159: FOUNDER: Building the Infrastructure for Scalable Music Licensing: Chantal Epp · 47 min · Episódio 159Music is everywhere, but the systems for licensing it at scale are still remarkably fragmented. In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with Chantal Epp…
- #158: FOUNDER: The Business of Artist Analytics in the Age of AI: Oskar Eichler · 49 min · Episódio 158Music is becoming increasingly data-driven, but having access to data is only the beginning. In this episode of Sound Connections, Oskar, founder of Songstats, joins Jakob to…
- #157: FOUNDER: The Reality of Building a Music Tech Business: Matt Urmy · 1 h 7 min · Episódio 157Building music technology is often presented as a story of rapid growth. Matt’s journey with Artist Growth tells a very different story. In this episode of Sound Connections…
- #156: FOUNDER: Reinventing the Tools Behind Music Creation: Casey Kolb · 57 min · Episódio 156Can music software become more powerful without making creativity feel less human? Casey Kolb, founder of Lunacy, joins Sound Connections to explore the changing world of audio…
- #155: FOUNDER: Inside the Next Generation of Music Companies: Aidan Schechter · 55 min · Episódio 155What happens when the future of the music business is built by small, agile companies instead of industry giants? In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm sits down…
- #154: EXIT: Building a Music Tech Company Before the Market Was Ready: Vijay Basrur · 1 h 1 min · Episódio 154A missed CD delivery exposed a gap in India's music industry. That moment led Vijay to build OKListen, an independent music platform that spent more than a decade growing…
- #153: FOUNDER: AI Is Rewriting the Business of Music Software: Noam Levinberg · 57 min · Episódio 153Are traditional music production tools entering their last era? Noam Levinberg, founder of Safari Audio, believes the future of music creation may look very different from the…
- #152: FOUNDER: The Metadata Problem Costing Creators Millions: Niclas Molinder · 1 h 0 min · Episódio 152What happens when creators make music, but the industry does not know who to pay? In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with Niclas Molinder…
- #151: EXPERT: The Business Model Independent Music Is Missing: Thierry Ascarez · 44 min · Episódio 151Streaming changed music, but it did not solve the business problem for most independent artists. In this episode of Sound Connections, we welcome Thierry Ascarez, Chief Business…
- #150: EXPERT: From Fan Economy to Artist Economy: John Lister · 46 min · Episódio 150Most music platforms are built for listeners. This one is built for creators. In this episode of Sound Connections, Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with John Lister, Head of Community…
- #149: FOUNDER: Turning Cultural Gaps into a Streaming Business: Faraan Irfan · 53 min · Episódio 149What does it take to build a music streaming service around culture, access, and long-term value? In this episode of Sound Connections, we sit down with Faraan Irfan, Founder…
