The startup world is tough one, particularly when it comes to the music tech industry. This piece looks at how high royalty rates and the threat of lawsuits has prevented music tech startups from seeing the kind of success which other sectors have. ______________________________ The Music Industry Buried More Than…
Category archives: Startups
This Tech Startup Isn’t Based in Silicon Valley. Here’s Why That’s an Advantage.
Vntana co-founder and CEO Ashley Crowder says it’s great to be a new technology company in Greater L.A.
4 Ways for Hardware Startups to Reduce Risk
When engineering, manufacturing and selling hardware products the best way to succeed is to plan ahead.
WAVfn Offers Free Informative Community For Musicians And Music Industry Entrepenuers
In this piece Danny Quick explains WAVfn, a new service being launched which targets all manner of music industry personnel from artists to entrepreneurs, bringing them together in a collaborative community. _______________________ Guest Post by Danny Quick on PledgeMusic News Today we’re excited to feature a helpful guest post from…
Have You Been Priced out of Silicon Valley?
Startups are abandoning traditional tech hubs to look elsewhere. You can, too.
You Can Launch Your Startup Despite Huge Student Loan Debts
College debt is a burden but you can carry it and achieve your startup goals.
Startup Looks to Connect Breached Data With Those Facing Likely Fraud
The idea behind what is being dubbed the Compromised Identity Exchange is to charge those most likely to be hit with follow-on fraud for access to information that reduces their risk.
Nugs.net: Getting Fans To Put Down Their Phones – Q&A with founder Brad Serling [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, Brad Serling discusses his company, nugs.net, which seeks to create quality footage of live concerts, in hopes that fan’s ability to access this footage will remove their perceived need to record every moment of a show on their phones. _____________________________ Guest Post by Brian Mansfield on Shore…
Musical.ly Closing $100 Million Funding Round At $500 Million Valuation For Social Music Videos
UPDATED: Effectively combining the stickiness of music with the reach of social is an aspiration for companies ranging from Facebook to Snapchat and dozens of startups. Musical.ly has found an answer that’s gaining traction and investors are rewarding them. ___________________________________ Shangahai based Musical.ly is closing in on a $100 million…
4 Ways Startups Can Play Bigger Than They Are
Use these four tips to put forward your company’s best face.