Scooter Braun: podcast appearances and interviews

Scott Samuel Braun, born on June 18, 1981, is an American businessman, investor, former talent manager, and record executive. He gained prominence in the music industry by discovering and managing Canadian singer Justin Bieber in 2008. Braun also signed American singer Ariana Grande to his management agency in 2012, an act that contributed to the founding of Braun's RBMG Records and later SB Projects. Both entities were acquired by Hybe Corporation. Throughout his career, Braun has worked in career management for notable artists including Kanye West, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Ozuna, Dan + Shay, and the Kid Laroi. He has been recognized with Grammy Award nominations and is the founder of Schoolboy Records. Additionally, Braun is the co-founder of the investment firm TQ Ventures and Mythos Studios, as well as the founder of Ithaca Holdings. His acquisition of Big Machine Records in 2019 led to a public dispute with Taylor Swift that persisted until 2025. In the entertainment industry, Braun served as an executive producer for the comedy series Dave, which achieved significant viewership as the most-watched comedy show on FX for its first season. Braun retired from artist management in 2024, leaving a legacy characterized by influential artist discoveries and strategic business ventures.