From Viral Songwriter to Founder: How Tamber.ai is Transforming Music Production
"I'm not just the founder of this company, I'm also the beta test. So actually the first song that I wrote with this software has around 30 million streams now. I wrote it in 10 minutes. I produced it in about an hour, which was exponentially quicker. It was the first pop song that I had ever written, charted in 12 different countries."
Zoe Wrenn, founder and CEO of Tamber.ai, discusses her approach to bridging music and technology, offering musicians a creative suite that leverages AI to streamline production without losing the artistry.
With a deep passion for music and a background in coding, Zoe shares her journey from viral songwriter to entrepreneur, crafting a unique toolkit for musicians to explore limitless creativity.
On this episode of Founders In LA, Zoe highlights the challenges of fundraising and finding investors aligned with her vision, emphasizing the importance of early-stage supporters who understand both the mission and the complexities of innovation.
As she prepares for Tamber’s launch, Zoe envisions a new world where musicians can create at their own pace and audiences can discover music in fresh, immersive ways.
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From Prince of Persia to Founder & CEO: Andrey Kudievskiy on Scaling Distillery
"Look at your weaknesses and try to find people for your advisory board or board of directors that close out those weaknesses. Because you cannot be the best salesperson around, you cannot be the best operator, and you cannot be the best finance person [all at once]."
Andrey Kudievskiy, Founder and CEO of Distillery, shares his remarkable journey from growing up in the USSR to building a successful AI-driven software development company in Los Angeles. He recalls his early love for technology, sparked by playing Prince of Persia, and how his entrepreneurial mindset--influenced by his family's humble background-- set the foundation for his future ventures.
In this episode of Founders In LA, Andrey discusses the importance of recognizing personal limitations, building strong relationships, and making strategic decisions, such as expanding into Latin America, to drive growth. He also highlights the pivotal role a skilled advisory board plays in supporting a company’s success.
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AI for Inclusion: The Future of Credit with DubPrime
In this episode, Vince Lucero, Founder & CEO of DubPrime, shares his journey from working on the Google Play Store and Credit Karma to founding a company aimed at revolutionizing credit access for gig workers.
Vince discusses the challenges of traditional lending systems and how DubPrime is leveraging AI to assess creditworthiness in a more inclusive way.
With a deep commitment to social impact, Vince’s story is one of innovation, passion, and a desire to pay forward the opportunities he’s had. Founders In LA listeners will gain insights into the intersection of technology, finance, and social equity.
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AI-Powered Fashion: Jessie Somekh on Rotate Your Closet
"My two passions in life from as long as I could remember were technology and fashion."
We welcome Jessie Somekh, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Rotate Your Closet, a peer-to-peer clothing rental app designed to monetize those barely-worn pieces sitting in your wardrobe in this episode of Founders in LA.
Jessie shares her journey from a STEM-focused education at Vanderbilt to pivotal roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, all while maintaining a passion for fashion.
She discusses how Rotate Your Closet helps women access an endless wardrobe, save money, and earn from their investments in fashion. Jessie recounts into the startup's early days, the role of social media in gaining traction, and the innovative use of AI to personalize the shopping experience.
Listen to this episode to hear about Jessie’s insights into the intersection of fashion and technology, and her vision for transforming how we think about our closets.
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Unlocking Home Sharing with Bo Abrams and kommu
"The idea that we cannot leverage our most intimate and valuable space in any way to recoup any value while we're gone is insane."
In this episode of Founders in LA, we sit down with Bo Abrams, Co-Founder of kommu, a groundbreaking home-sharing network.
Bo shares his journey from a determined business school applicant to a visionary entrepreneur revolutionizing the rental market.
kommu leverages trusted personal networks to unlock home-sharing opportunities that traditional platforms overlook.
Bo discusses the challenges millennials face with rising living costs and how kommu provides a solution by allowing users to share their homes with trusted connections.
He also reflects on the evolution of the home-sharing industry and kommu's unique social network model that enhances travel experiences.
Welcome to the Founders In LA Podcast with Ethan Cole, PhD – where we shine the spotlight through the Product lens on some of the exceptional Startup Founders we have as part of the LA Tech Community in an unedited, one-take organic conversation. New guests each episode share their Startup’s purpose, their journey into becoming a Founder, and of course, what’s the most "LA" thing that’s happened to them (tech-related or not!).
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