Hazel’s guest this time is Rick Gleave, co-founder of Music Foundry, a new start-up which offers consultancy to growing music and music tech companies. Rick’s background is impressive.
After spending 20 years working in the news trade, Rick made the jump to music via Pandora internet radio. Since then, he’s helped launch music streaming services all over the world.
This episode offers a deep dive into the key challenges and opportunities for startups and emerging artists.
- Building trust and relationships in business, and how it differs by territory
- The vital importance of licensing and legal compliance in music usage
- The significance of personal connection and direct communication in deal-making.
- The key elements for entering the market and scaling - and what entrepreneurs often forget
Watch the full video on YouTube or listen on SoundCloud below.
Useful links:
Bina Mistry’s episode on licensing
Find all of the Musiio by SoundCloud podcasts here.
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