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Lume Music – the startup backed by Lorde
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On this episode, Paul Spain talks with Sacha Judd, co-founder and COO of Lume Music, to explore her journey from corporate lawyer and startup investor to launching a new digital music platform designed to help artists connect more deeply with fans. They discuss New Zealand's startup ecosystem, lessons from working with more than 100 startups, the challenges of building a tech company, internet culture and fandom, and why Sacha believes human creativity still matters in an AI-driven world. Plus, a look at how Lume Music aims to reshape the relationship between artists, albums and listeners. Thanks to our...
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There are plenty of places you can find AI generated music if that's your jam. Loom is not one of them. We're focused on human-created music and creativity and making sure that real human artists get paid. Greetings and welcome along to the New Zealand Tech Podcast.
I'm your host Paul Spain. Joining us today is Sasha Judd, co-founder and chief operating officer of a tech and music start up, Loom Music, who have launched a new digital format designed to bring artists, albums and fans closer together.
Sasha is also a writer and researcher exploring fandom, internet culture and online communities with a background spanning corporate law which is where I first came across and early stage technology investment. Sasha, welcome along to the show.
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