Beats Learning
Beats Learning is the podcast exploring music industry careers beyond the stage.
Hosted by Ben Davenport, each episode features a long-form conversation with someone working behind the scenes in music, uncovering what they actually do, how they got there, and what it is really like.
From labels, publishing and artist management to events, rights, royalties, marketing, media, education, technology and more, Beats Learning is here to make music industry careers more visible, understandable and accessible.
If you love music but are not sure where you fit in the industry, this podcast is for you.
Beats Learning
EP005 - Tom Allen: From Startup to Industry Giant and The Tech Making a Difference
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In this episode, we sit down with Tom Allen—CTO of Downtown Music and founder of Curve Royalty Systems—to explore his journey through music tech innovation, royalty systems, and business leadership. From building startups to leading global technology teams, Tom shares deep insights into the future of music royalties and the challenges of scaling tech in the music industry.
🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
🏛️ How technology is reshaping the future of music royalties
💡 Lessons from building and scaling music tech startups
👥 Insights into leadership across startups, scale-ups, and major companies
📊 Common misconceptions about streaming revenue and payouts
🚀 Advice for building a career at the intersection of music, tech, and entrepreneurship
📺 Watch now and subscribe for more industry insights from top music professionals!
📌 Follow Tom Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomallenuk/
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