Sound Connections
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 148
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#108: EXPERT: Audiomack is Changing Latin Music and Fan Culture || Gineyda Cornelio
From island beats to global charts, Gineyda Cornelio, Director of Marketing & Latin Strategy at AudioMack is rewriting the rules of today’s music business.
She traces her own path from club social-me…
#107: FOUNDER: How the Foundation App Empowers Artists || Ryan Schmidt, Esq.
Knowledge is the new currency for independent musicians—and Ryan Schmidt, Esq., wants every artist to have plenty in the bank. In this episode, the artist-turned-music-lawyer explains Foundation App,…
#106: MTEA: Scaling Music Tech: What Control Reach Is Doing Differently || Clémentin Diard
From throwing a DIY festival in his hometown to running a 12‑person, AI‑driven marketing startup in Paris, Clémentin’s journey shows how grit and smart pivots can turn a bedroom idea into a global bu…
#105: WALLIFORNIA: How LeanSquare Invests in Music Tech Startups || Xavier Péters
PARTNERSHIP WITH WALLIFORNIA 2025
Are you raising your first round or scouting high‑growth startups?
In our first partnership episode with Xavier Peters, CEO of Belgium‑based venture fund, LeanSquare,…
#104: FOUNDER: Transforming Music Metadata with AI – A New Chapter with Noctil || Jacob Varghese
Metadata may be the unglamorous backbone of music, but it decides who gets paid. In this episode, entrepreneur and technologist Jacob Varghese explains how his company Noctil uses supervised machine‑…
#103: FOUNDER: How BeatConnect Is Changing Music Production || Alexandre Turbide & Nicholas Laroche
Let's get an inside look at how Alex and Nicholas from Beat Connect are reshaping music production through a fresh take on collaboration. Hear about their journey building a DAW that bridges the gap …
#102: MANAGER: Music Entrepreneur’s Journey: Building Global Success from Estonia || Britt Randma
Entrepreneur, DJ and newly honored as Manager of the Year and Music Exporter of the Year at the Estonian Music Industry Awards, Britt Randma, sheds light on building a viable career from a smaller ma…
#101: FOUNDER: Creating Music with TUNEY || Antony Demekhin
Experience the possibilities of ethical AI in music creation as Antony Demekhin, CEO and co-founder of TUNEY, explains how his platform helps aspiring musicians craft tracks without compromising soun…
#100: EXPERT: "Scott" Yusuke Sugino: Insights From Yamaha
President & CEO of Yamaha Music Innovations, Yusuke Sugino details his 17-year journey from semiconductor sales to European market leadership, and why he was chosen to spearhead this bold initiative.…
#099: EXPERT: Jody McKinley: How To Scale A Music Tech Business - Insights From Eleven75
Kickstart your journey into the evolving music startup scene with an in-depth conversation featuring Jody McKinley, a leading voice in music tech.
Know the industry’s most pressing challenges, from m…
#098: EXPERT: Daniel Nordgård; The Truth About Music Streaming, AI, and Artists' Future
Legal and financial hurdles stand at the forefront of the modern music industry. In this conversation, music management professor, Daniel Nordgård, shares insights on how technology, academia, and su…
#097: FOUNDER: Ciarán O'Toole & Michael Coll; The Story Behind Songbox; A MusicTech Startup
Ciarán and Michael share how their music-sharing platform began as a solution for artists who need to send tracks securely, privately, and with clear insights on who has listened.
Drawing from real-l…
#096: MTEA: Thais Ruiz de Alda: Why Female Artists Are Missing From Your Playlists ft. Music Tech Europe Academy
Thais Ruiz de Alda, founder of Digital Femmes, delves into the barriers women face in tech and music while highlighting the opportunities for change. She shares her journey and the mission of Digital…
#095: EXPERT: Dan Fowler: Music Industry in Crisis? Challenges and Opportunities
Streaming, technology, and economic shifts are transforming the music industry. In this episode, music expert Dan breaks down the biggest challenges and innovations shaping the business today. From t…
#094: EXPERT: Christine Osazuwa: The Reality of Music Careers on Breaking In & Moving Up
This episode delves into the changing landscape of music and data. Christine Osazuwa, founder of Measure of Music and a seasoned expert in data-driven strategies for artists and labels, describes her…
#093: FOUNDER: Michael Jacob: Building Ethical AI For Musicians
MJ, CEO of Lemonaide Music, shares his inspiring journey from aspiring rapper to tech entrepreneur. He dives into the challenges and successes of integrating AI into music production, emphasizing eth…
#092: FOUNDER: Ola Sars: Transforming Music for Business
Beats and Spotify were early steps for Ola Sars in shaping how businesses use music, leading him to start Soundtrack Your Brand. This episode explains how his work with consumer streaming platforms g…
#091: EXPERT: Jean Christophe Barat: Allfeat and The Future of Royalties
The collaboration between Allfeat and Sound Connections is paving the way for innovation in the music industry. In this episode, Jean Christophe Barat (JC), founder of Allfeat, shares how their block…
#090: EXPERT: Pedro Sarmento: Music, AI, and the Human Touch
The human element in music remains essential, even as AI transforms the creative process. In this episode, Pedro Sarmento, a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Digital Music in London, discuss…
#089: EXPERT: Maciej Dulski: The Story Behind MusicTech Lab
MusicTechLab is helping to address the challenges of integrating technology into the music industry while supporting creativity in startups. In this episode, Maciej Dulski shares his perspective on t…