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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.
Amplitude Ventures hosts Sound Connections, a music show with 174 episodes published.
A 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 alongside a market that wasn't yet ready for it b
Are 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 world producers know today. In this episod
What 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 , songwriter, producer, founder of Session, and one o
Streaming 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 Officer at Winamp, to discuss how the com
Most 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 at Rap Fame, to explore how a global rap p
What 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 and CEO of Saarey Music, to unpack how he’s s
Freddie Moross , founder of Myndstream, joins Sound Connections to unpack the growing role of functional music in wellness, hospitality, and care environments. This conversation explores how intentional audio can shape e
Mark Bamford joins Sound Connections for an open discussion on startup building, video monetization, and the hard truth about innovating in music. As the founder of Viktrs, Mark is working on a new model for video that a
Rob Abelow, product leader at OpenStage, joins Sound Connections to go deep into the infrastructure behind fan relationships and why they are becoming central to music growth. This conversation breaks down how today’s ec
Join us for a grounded conversation with Jan Willem , Co-Founder of Momants and the strategic mind behind Paylogic . Jan Willem reflects on Paylogic’s journey as a fintech pioneer which provided a white-label ticketing s
We welcome Christian Ringstad Schultz , CEO and co-founder of the Norwegian music tech company Masterchannel – delivering industry-grade audio mastering. With a team of just two and a half people, Masterchannel has reach
Join us as we dive into the dark side of the music industry with Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk , Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Beatdapp. Their company, the leader in fraud detection and trust solutions, is tackling industr
The music industry doesn't need another revolution; it needs a thoughtful evolution. Björn Lindvall , CEO and Co-founder of Music Infra , joins the podcast to explain why “blue box” tech fixes often fail and why lasting
From niche record label to Apple Music Classical Simon Eder shares the journey of building Primephonic, a specialized music tech startup acquired by Apple. We discuss the complexities of classical music streaming, from s
Let's go behind the scenes of live music digitalization in this special Sound Connections session from the ESNS 2026 Conference. We examine the "red ocean" of ticketing with guests Mike van Gaasbeek of Stager and Yannick
It's a new year and for our first episode, we welcome Dr. Gigi Johnson in this special partnership with BIME for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of music discovery today. From her decades at UCLA to her
In this value-packed episode of Sound Connections, host Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with Jesse Flores, Head of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music, to explore what it really takes to succeed as an independent
Streaming isn’t enough. If you're an artist or manager looking to grow real revenue, this episode breaks down how to use merch, email, and digital sales to build a profitable artist business. Jakob Wredstrøm talks with J
Veteran catalog expert and CEO of Dynamite Songs , Alan Wallis joins Jakob to break down the real mechanics behind IP rights, music catalog sales, sync revenue, valuations, private equity, and long-term music investing.
Tom Höglund, a key figure from the founding team of Epidemic Sound, breaks down how they built a unicorn by disrupting the century-old music licensing industry. From his early days as a lawyer to creating an alternative
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Sound Connections is hosted by Amplitude Ventures. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 174 episodes.
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