EPISODE 476: Oscar Höglund
Building A Unicorn In The Music Industry
EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome to Episode #476 with Oscar Höglund, co-founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound, a MusicTech company on a mission to soundtrack the world.
During this episode, we talk about disrupting the music industry with technology. Historically, the relationship between technology and the music industry has been a complex one. But over the past 10 years, we have seen technological innovations that has help musicians and content creators create, spread and publicise their music quicker than ever before.
Here are some highlights:
Life is about accumulating moments. II's more than just about passing the time. You want to accumulate moments that matter.
Look forward and look backward at the same time. Live most of your life in the future. Reminisce back because there is wisdom and there are learnings so we don't make the same mistake again and again.
Don't let your circumstances dictate your outcome. Be a product of your choice. Your choices are what going to make a huge a difference in your life.
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED
Disrupting the Music Industry with Technology: Oscar Höglund shares insights on how technology has transformed the music industry, making it easier for musicians and content creators to create, distribute, and promote their music more efficiently than ever before.
Accumulating Moments that Matter: The episode highlights the importance of living a life filled with meaningful moments rather than just passing time. Oscar emphasizes the value of accumulating experiences that truly matter.
Balancing Reflection and Forward-Thinking: Oscar discusses the importance of looking forward to the future while also reflecting on the past. By learning from past experiences and focusing on future goals, one can make better choices that significantly impact their life.
CONNECT WITH OSCAR HöGLUND
LinkedIn: Oscar Höglund
ABOUT THE GUEST
Oscar Höglund is co-founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound, a MusicTech company on a mission to soundtrack the world. Over his 20 year career, Oscar has founded several start-ups and is known for his bold innovations and proven business results (such as Epidemic Sound becoming one of Sweden's latest billion-dollar companies). Since its inception in 2009, Oscar has led Epidemic Sound’s journey to become the market leader of royalty-free music for storytellers and is responsible for the company’s global expansion strategy. Epidemic Sound has garnered critical acclaim for its democratization of music and innovative digital rights model that helps creators use music freely while simultaneously supporting musicians both financially and creatively. Oscar founded Epidemic Sound from a stint at one of the leading TV production companies in Sweden, Zodiak Television.
