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Creativity in a Post AI World
Dmitri is joined by Cathy Hackl, leading tech futurist, to discuss oh so many topics. Including: spatial computing, immersive web, AI's...
Eric Doades
Feb 18, 2025


How I Sold It
Today Dmitri discusses the ins and outs of selling a business, with guests who have been there, done that. Paul Anthony Troiano (Rumblefish; sold to SESAC) and Jeff Ponchick (Repost Network; sold to SoundCloud) share their experiences about the acquisition process, including valuation conversations and competitive bids as well as advice on the emotional challenges and the importance of focusing on the business’s core mission rather than building to sell. Plus, a Startup Sessi
Anna Barnett (RPS)
Feb 13, 2025


Independence and Merlin
There is a new format today. We’ve added three recurring segments – Rock Paper Scanner, Startup Sessions, and Strategies Techniques &...
Eric Doades
Feb 6, 2025


Investing in the Growth of Musical Instruments with Yamaha
We are on the floor of NAAM this week speaking with Scott Sugino, President and CEO of Yamaha Music Innovations. The two speak about...
Eric Doades
Jan 30, 2025


Inside the World of Music Tech Influencers
Today we’re joined by Alexandra Koshy who helps us unravel the world of influencer marketing in the music tech sphere. We hear insights...
Eric Doades
Jan 23, 2025


How to Kickstart Music Gear in 2025
This episode promises to equip you with strategies to make your crowdfunding campaign stand out amidst the competition. Find out what...
Eric Doades
Jan 16, 2025


Wait – That's a Musical Instrument??
Adam McHeffey , CMO of Artiphon , joins us to talk about the state of musical instrument innovation. Instruments like the Orba put music...
Eric Doades
Jan 9, 2025


Shattering the 2025 Crystal Ball: Music Tech Trends to Watch
Dmitri and Tristra review the industry news of ‘24 and look into the music tech crystal ball of 2025. Dmitri envisions that gaming will...
Eric Doades
Jan 2, 2025


How To Startup with Cliff Fluet
It’s a holiday re-gift! Today we take you back to the very first How To Start Up with Cliff Fluet. This was a great conversation that set...
Eric Doades
Dec 26, 2024


The Domain of Music and Identity with Dot Music
Ever wondered how the music industry parallels the cautionary tales of Kodak, the Sony Walkman, and Nokia?Join us as we chat with...
Eric Doades
Dec 19, 2024


ReverbData: Getting Ahead in the Music Biz with Data
Andy Blair of Reverb Data , joins us to unravel the role data plays in shaping the future of the music industry. We explore the...
Eric Doades
Dec 12, 2024


The Great Bifurcation Debate
It's been five years since Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research gave the keynote at the first Music Tectonics Conference. This year we had...
Eric Doades
Dec 5, 2024


Streaming’s Parallel Universe
Today Dmitri talks with Audiomack co-founders David Ponte and Brian Zisook. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at their music streaming...
Eric Doades
Nov 28, 2024


The Evolution of Artist Management
Today Tristra talks with David Lai and Ross Michaels of Park Avenue Artists . They talk about the evolving landscape of artist management...
Eric Doades
Nov 21, 2024


Phase Shift: Integration and Interoperability with the MLC’s Dae Bogan
On this episode, Tristra talks with Dae Bogan, the MLC 's head of third-party partnerships. In a wide ranging conversation, they explore...
Eric Doades
Nov 14, 2024


Audio Charcuterie: Conference Snippets 2024
We are back from the Music Tectonics Conference and it was a lot! We had an amazing three days at the carousel and on the Santa Monica...
Eric Doades
Nov 7, 2024


STATIONHEAD: How To Scale Up
It’s another How to Scale Up! Rock star turned tech pioneer Ryan Star joins us to share his transition from stage to boardroom. As CEO and co-founder of Stationhead , Ryan created a platform that bridges the gap between superfans and artists, redefining how music is consumed and celebrated. Stationhead's growth, with over 17 million users and engagement from top artists like Nicki Minaj and Billie Eilish, speaks to its unique approach in the crowded music streaming landscape
Eric Doades
Oct 31, 2024


Beatdapp: Combating Fraud Millions of Streams at a Time
Andrew Batey of Beatdapp, joins us to expose the underbelly of fraud within the music industry. From organized crime syndicates to bot...
Eric Doades
Oct 24, 2024


LyricFind: How to Scale Up
Today Dmitri launches a new miniseries – How To Scale Up. These conversations are meant to work together with the How to Start Up episodes, and will attempt to answer the question of “How did you get from there…. to here….?” On this episode Dmitri talks with Darryl Ballantyne, the CEO and co-founder of LyricFind . LIsten in to find out how Darryl got his first investor, and what Microsoft, childhood bedrooms, outdated websites, and roller coasters have to do with anything. Co
Eric Doades
Oct 16, 2024


Music as an Experience with KitBetter and WalkThruMusic
Join us today as we talk with two innovators who will be joining us at the carousel and on the beach at the Music Tectonics Conference...
Eric Doades
Oct 10, 2024
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