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Description:From completing an undergrad at Harvard to becoming a K-Pop sensation in Korea to founding and formulating his very own skincare line, Paul Baek's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, we delve into the unexpected twists of Paul's life, discussing his courageous decision to break away from the norm and forge a path that led him to the creation of his skincare company, Matter of Fact. Join us as Paul shares how his upbringing shaped him, the gratitude he feels for his immigrant parents, the exhilarating experience of K-Pop stardom, and the pivotal moments and mentors that shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and skincare innovator.Exclusive Deals from Our Sponsors:AWESOME CX by Transcom provides high-touch, personalized customer experience services to consumer brands of any size! Email Lee at lee@stairwaytoceo.com to learn more about their award-winning services and Awesome Coffee Chats.In This Episode You'll Hear About:• [01:41] Paul's upbringing in Florida, the touching sacrifices his parents made for their family, why he is so grateful to them, and the realities of being part of an immigrant family.• [05:51] His early desire to become an artist and why this was a terrifying prospect for his parents.• [12:30] The gratitude Paul feels for the teachers who believed in him, how they encouraged his aptitude for mathematics, and why his sister felt so protective of him.• [14:44] Being accepted into Harvard, the culture shock he experienced, and the inspiration he felt being around so many talented students.• [18:46] Paul's love of music and K-pop; the incredible story of how he signed a deal with an agency in Korea and what it was like being a K-pop star.• [33:43] Leaving behind a music career, going back to school to earn an MBA, and how Paul first entered the world of startups at Atom Factory.• [37:24] Paul's dermatological journey; from meeting one of his future mentors in South Korea to formulating his own skincare products and founding a company.• [45:24] How Paul has evolved as an entrepreneur; the biggest challenges he's faced and the most rewarding successes.• [56:36] Partnering with Sephora, key lessons around fundraising, and the gratitude Paul feels for the investors who joined before they launched.• [1:02:16] What's next for Paul's company, Matter of Fact, and his advice for other entrepreneurs.To Find Out More:Matter of FactMatter of Fact on InstagramMatter of Fact on XMatter of Fact on FacebookPaul Baek on LinkedInAtom FactoryLee Greene on LinkedInStairway to CEOStairway to CEO on InstagramQuotes:“I'm very proud of the hard work and sacrifices that my parents made in order to provide for their family. And of course, that's not something unique to me. That's true of so many parents, and especially immigrant parents. But it's something that I'm very grateful for.” [0:03:26]“I wanted to be an artist, actually. But, of course, that scared the living daylights out of my parents who were living this hard immigrant life.” [0:06:48]“For a very long time, I didn't think that it was possible to have a sustainable career and to spend time making things every day professionally. And so I do feel very, very lucky now that I am able to do that every day.”  [0:09:21]“The joy of making things with my hands is something that has helped me. And, as a child [was] probably also [a] self-soothing mechanism – [a] way to deal with sometimes stressful environments.” [0:12:19]“I was lucky enough in that environment to have really great teachers who believed in my ability to learn. And so I joined the math club and the trivia club – places where my teachers encouraged me, and I seemed to have at least somewhat of a natural aptitude for it.” [0:13:31]“At the time, I thought, ‘hmm, the only thing that I've ever thought about starting was something in skincare.'” [0:37:37]“One thing that I was really inspired by was founders who are willing to roll up their sleeves and do as much work on their own before they asked others to join them.” [0:38:29]“I said, ‘I don't know if I'm allowed to do that, because it's not been my formal training, it's just been a hobby.' And she said, ‘You can do whatever the heck you want. And by the way, I'm happy to mentor you.' And that was incredibly generous and kind and encouraging.”  [0:40:05]“We're the first and only vitamin C technology to do this: demonstrate clinical efficacy both at the beginning of the shelf life of the product and at the end of the shelf life of the product.” — [0:44:19]“Every lesson has its counter lesson.” [0:48:21]“When I left K-pop, there was a sense of new opportunities and freedom, there was also a sense of mourning because I didn't know whether I would ever get the opportunity to make a living doing anything creative ever again.” [0:50:35]“How can we show that as such a small, young, early brand, that we may be small, but we're mighty.” — Paul Baek [0:58:00]“My number one piece of advice would be to stay focused. Life is full of distractions, so many enticing attractive distractions. So it's important to stay focused on your goal – especially if that goal is starting a business because it's very difficult.” [01:03:26]

Today we welcome Troy Carter to the podcast. Troy is the co-founder and CEO of Venice Music, a technology and media company focused on powering the business of music via distribution, services, and data analytics. Formerly, Troy was the founder and CEO of Atom Factory, where he rose to prominence, nurturing the careers of global superstars including Lady Gaga and John Legend. He most recently served at Spotify as its Global Head of Creator Services, overseeing the company's growth strategy for artists and record labels.In this episode, I talk to Troy Carter about spotting creative potential. Working in the entertainment industry has given Troy an eye for talent, but that's not all it takes to become successful. Hard work, determination, and letting your personality shine through are also key components. Troy and I talk about musical geniuses and the future of the music industry with the advent of sophisticated AI tools. Website: www.venicemusic.co/Twitter: @justcallmetroy Topics02:21 The golden age of hip hop06:50 Spotting creative potential13:26 East coast VS West coast hip hop19:16 Discovering Lady Gaga 26:35 Be willing to bet on yourself29:50 Musical geniuses 36:00 The creative process41:59 How AI is changing music49:36 Discovering new artists53:19 Helping independent labels

Hello my beautiful Woman Inc. listeners! Katerina Schneider is Founder and CEO of Ritual, a personal health brand bringing a new level of transparency to the health and wellness industry. While pregnant and in search of a prenatal she could trust, Katerina took matters into her own hands and pioneered a new standard of high-quality multivitamins and supplements that are backed by science and Made Traceable, openly sharing the science and sourcing. Now as one of the most trusted brands in the category and one of few supplement companies to be a Certified B Corporation, Ritual has had more than a million customers and has the top selling online prenatal multivitamin. Katerina has been honored on Forbes 30 Under 30, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Inc 100 Female Founders and Marie Claire's New Guard 50. Prior to founding Ritual, Katerina was a venture partner, managing a portfolio of over 70 tech investments including Spotify, Uber, Dropbox, and Warby Parker. She previously served as Head of Global Innovation at Atom Factory and as Global Lead of Digital Innovation at Universal Music Group. This is the book we reference: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Happiness-Handbook-Living/dp/1573227544

Troy Carter rose to prominence representing and nurturing global superstars including Lady Gaga and John Legend as founder & CEO of Atom Factory. He is the former Global Head of Creator Services for Spotify and the current founder and CEO of Venice Music and Q&A, a technology + media company focused on powering the business of music via distribution, services, and data analytics.His latest venture is the Venice Music Collective; an independent membership music community for creators where members are given access, opportunities, and the ability to achieve greater wealth as independent artists. Born from the idea that the current industry models for independent artists are limited and/or broken, the goal of Venice Music Collective is to empower and support independent artists and their careers in a more equitable way than what currently exists.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

The founders of Venice Music have extensive experience in the music industry.Troy Carter is the founder and CEO of Q&A, the parent company of Venice Music. Formerly, Troy was the founder and CEO of Atom Factory, where he rose to prominence, nurturing the careers of global superstars, including Lady Gaga and John Legend. He most recently served at Spotify as its Global Head of Creator Services, overseeing the company's growth strategy for artists and record labels.Suzy Ryoo is the Co-Founder & President of Q&A. Suzy's also passionate about investing in mission-driven founders and supports companies including Therabody, MobileCoin, Catalyte, Ready, Seed, Yumi & Blueland.Now, they're building the future of music in web3.Join ONE37pm as we chat about how Venice Music started and how it is changing the music industry with an all-in-one solution to distribute music, manage royalty payments, & more.Thank you for joining ONE37pm as we chatted about how Venice Music started and how it is changing the music industry with an all-in-one solution to distribute music, manage royalty payments, & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Troy Carter has managed the careers of some of the world's icons all the while being the best dad, husband leader and friend to so many.  Opening his home and heart for great causes to help heal our nation and of course, his big passion, changing the way digital music expands.  His class, experience and true grit are admirable. Troy is quick, sharp, a game changer and the true meaning of a conqueror and friend. Troy is the founder and CEO of Q&A, a technology and media company focused on powering the business of music via distribution, services and data analytics.  Formerly Troy was founder and CEO of Atom Factory where he rose to prominence nurturing the careers of global superstars including Lady Gaga and John Legend.  He most recently served at Spotify as its Global Head of Creator Services overseeing the company's growth strategy for artists and record labels.  In 2017 Troy was also named Entertainment Advisor to the Prince estate.  His interest in the intersection of technology and culture resulted in the formation of AF Square investments.  Early investments include Uber, Lyft, Dropbox, Spotify, Warby Parker, theSkimm, Blavity, Gimlet Media, Thrive Market, PlayVs, and FazeClan. What You Will Hear: What inspired Troy to take on the world of music. Advice for 15 year old Troy Carter. Early experience in the music industry. Financial advice and becoming a real business man. Troy's Why and what keeps him motivated. Fear of failure vs. field of possibilities. Humility and Philanthropy. Best advice received and best advice given. Understanding and capturing value. Financial literacy.  Access. Changing financial awareness in America. Understanding the credit system, compound interest and tech investing as platforms. Financial PTSD: Getting past stigma and embarrassment around money. Worthiness and survivor's guilt. Quotes: “When you make some money from music, buy real estate.” “My why is more of a why not.” “What you do speaks so loud I can't hear what you say.” “As long as the cat is bigger than the shit you keep the cat” - Jimmy Iovine “Showing up is 65% of the battle and most people don't show up.” “You can't ask directions to a street you don't know that exists.” “The music industry has done a lot for me, but investments have done a way more in terms of platform.” “Your credit is an investment tool to build wealth.” “When you invest yourself in understanding how something works and how it can work for you there is so much you can do.” Mentioned: DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince Kenny Gamble Philadelphia International Records Jimmy Iovine The Atom Factory

Music and tech "Renaissance Man" Troy Carter - who has managed Lady Gaga and John Legend among other superstars, led Artist relations at Spotify, and is an overall music and tech innovator - joins Peter for an inspiring conversation about his career. In this CREATV University session, Troy takes us on a candid journey through his "highs" and "lows" - and how he dug himself out of past failures to fearlessly re-imagine his career several times and take it to new levels. He also gives advice to young people who want to break into the music and entertainment industry - including how to land that first gig (and succeed in it). CREATV University (CREATV U) is a hub of learning, access, internships and jobs that is entirely free to college and graduate students who are passionate about exploring careers in the worlds of media, entertainment, music and tech. Learn more at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Charlie O'Donnell, Founder & General Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures Charlie O'Donnell has been an active member of the NYC startup community for over 15 years, with a reputation of being the most accessible early stage investor in New York. After being hired as the first analyst at Union Square Ventures and helping to open First Round Capital's first NYC office, he founded Brooklyn Bridge Ventures in 2012. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has made over 60 investments since it was founded, making it one of the most active funds investing in pre-seed and seed rounds in the city. It often leads or co-leads, investing in a wide variety of startups founded by a diverse pool of founders including The Wing, Petal, Clubhouse, Hungryroot, Canary, goTenna and Imagen, among others. The fund was the first to be launched in Brooklyn--where he was born and raised. Danny Brown, Partner at MaC Venture Capital Danny Brown is Partner at MaC Venture Capital, an LA-based early stage fund focused on technology companies leveraging shifts in cultural trends and consumer behavior in an increasingly diverse global marketplace. Additionally, he is the current Chief of Staff at Atom Factory, where he focuses on leveraging their unique position at the intersection of tech, music, media, and various other industries to the benefit of their portfolio, as well as the surrounding ecosystem. Gyan Kapur, Managing Director at Bayes Ventures and Co-Managing Partner at RTP Seed (RTP Ventures) | B2B Investor Gyan joined RTP Ventures in early 2020 and became co-Managing Partner of RTP Seed, RTP Ventures' fund dedicated to investing in seed and pre-seed stage companies, later in 2020. Prior to joining RTP Seed, Gyan ran Bayes Ventures, an early stage fund with a similar focus. Prior to Bayes Ventures, Gyan was a Vice President at Activate Venture Partners (first investor in Medidata, a $6bb exit) and an active angel investor. Gyan graduated from the MBA program at the Wharton School of Business. Before Wharton, Gyan worked for Gather Health, a chronic disease management startup, and Citigroup where he built and scaled businesses in foreign exchange derivatives, focusing on complex products. Megan Ananian, Investor, Seedinvest Megan joined the Seedinvest team in 2019 after receiving her MBA at Yale School of Management. SeedInvest is an early-stage fund as well as an investment platform connecting founders with a community of over 375k investors. They've invested $200M+ into over 200 companies through Reg CF, Reg D, and Reg A. https://entre.link/EntrepreneurShow --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Troy Carter has seen the music business from all sides. He was the manager of superstar artists like Lady Gaga and Eve at Los Angeles-based Atom Factory; he was also an early investor in Spotify, Uber and Lyft. Now, he's the latest guest on the Music Business Worldwide podcast.In 2016, he joined Spotify full-time as the platform's global head of Creator Services, with a direct line into Spotify CEO & founder, Daniel Ek.  There, Carter helped transform the record industry into a streaming-led future, while bringing Spotify closer than ever to artists.In 2018, Carter left Spotify before launching his distribution, services and tech company, Q&A, the following year. Q&A services major-league independent artists such as Pink Sweat$.In April 2019, Carter announced that Q&A had merged with J.Erving's Human Re-Sources, a fellow independent artist services and distribution company with particular success in hip-hop. In December 2020, Q&A and Sony announced that Sony Music / The Orchard had acquired Human Re-Sources from Q&A, bringing in J.Erving as an EVP of the major record company.

Katerina Schneider is the founder and CEO of Ritual, a health technology company that is reinventing the vitamin. Ritual's number one priority is traceability so customers know where all the ingredients come from and why it’s there.We spoke with Kat about her early days immigrating with her family to the U.S. from the former Soviet Union and living in a welfare hotel in Brooklyn, working at Lehman Brothers on Wall Street during the crash of 2008, leaving her job as a VC to start Ritual when she was 4 months pregnant, her advice for entrepreneurs and what she thinks is the top skill every entrepreneur should have, the issues she sees with the vitamin industry and where it’s headed, and much more!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhourINTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com

Troy Carter, the founder of Q&A and Atom Factory, speaks to Guy about the painful events of the past few months—and especially the past two weeks—and how they've affected the music industry and him personally. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and entrepreneurs about how they're navigating turbulent times.

American talent manager and now Founder & CEO at Atom Factory, Troy Carter, sits down with Clemmie to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, from his time at Spotify and early ambitions in the music industry.

As a kid, Troy Carter dreamed of being a rapper, but soon discovered he was a better manager than a musician. He took Lady Gaga from obscurity to stardom – helping shape both her music and her brand. Then he turned his gift for spotting talent to spotting investment opportunities with his company Atom Factory. PLUS, for our postscript "How You Built That," we check back with Robyn Gerber for an update on Parkarr, a mobile app that helps drivers find street-parking.

When he was 14 years old growing up in West Philadelphia, Troy Carter started promoting parties at a neighbor's house and charging for entry. He did the DJing himself to save money.  Today he's one of the most respected visionaries at the intersection of two industries: Music and tech.   Carter wears a lot of hats. He's been a manager, working with the likes of John Legend, Lady Gaga and Meghan Trainor. He's an investor, a general partner at venture capital firm Cross Culture Ventures. And he's a connector. As global head of creator services at Spotify, he's ushering artists into the streaming age.  I met up with Troy Carter recently outside of San Francisco at the Black Enterprise Tech ConneXt Summit. We talked about his path from rags, to riches, to rags, and back again – and how a high school dropout learned to reinvent himself, and an industry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Troy Carter was recently included in Oprah Winfrey's inaugural Super Soul 100 inspiring leaders. He is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Troy is also the new Head of Global Creative Services for Spotify and a partner at Cross Culture Ventures. As a renowned music manager, Troy has established the careers of numerous recording artists, including multi-platinum Grammy-Award winner Lady Gaga. He began his career in Philadelphia working for Will Smith and James Lassiter's Overbrook Entertainment. After founding Atom Factory in 2010, Troy has continued his disruptive approach with the creation of various entities. In 2011, he co-founded The Backplane, a silicon valley based startup that redefines social media. The following year, he created a product development and branding agency, as well as AF Square, an angel fund and technology consultancy. Visit http://atomfactory.com. Donate to the America Meditating Radio Show at goo.gl/0Biu7S Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating.  Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android

"From GED To Founder Of Atom Factory" Troy Carter was raised in the tough neighborhood of West Philly and lived his dream to become an entertainment mogul and an astute investor with only a GED. Join us as Troy tells his amazing entrepreneurial journey and how he created Atom Factory.

As a kid, Troy Carter dreamed of being a rapper, but soon discovered he was a better manager than a musician. He took Lady Gaga from obscurity to stardom – helping shape both her music and her brand. Then he turned his gift for spotting talent to spotting investment opportunities with his company Atom Factory.

As a mastermind and brand-builder, Troy Carter is the brains behind launching some of the world's most recognizable celebrities, including Lady Gaga, John Legend, & Meghan Trainor. He also has over 80 holdings in top startups, including Uber, Spotify, Dropbox, and Warby Parker. Carter began his career working for Will Smith and James Lassiter's Overbrook Entertainment and joined Bad Boy Entertainment in 1995, where he worked with groundbreaking artists such as Notorious B.I.G. In all of his endeavors, Troy has shown an incredible ability to understand people. He knows what people are thinking, what they're feeling, and how to translate these feelings into successful business strategies. When asked what key factors he attributes to the success of these superstars, Carter acknowledged their ability to rise to the challenges of their circumstances. Troy Carter is the Founder and CEO of Atom Factory, an entertainment management company defining popular culture globally. On top of that, Carter is the Global Head of Creator Services at Spotify.   Please enjoy our conversation with Troy Carter. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

Marlon Nichols, General Partner at Cross Culture Ventures chats with, Silicon Valley, Tech Editor, Sequoia Blodgett, about being in business with Atom Factory's, Troy Carter, almost flunking out of business school and having swine flu?!

Troy Carter was recently included in Oprah Winfrey's inaugural Super Soul 100 inspiring leaders. He is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Troy is also the new Head of Global Creative Services for Spotify and a partner at Cross Culture Ventures. As a renowned music manager, Troy has established the careers of numerous recording artists, including multi-platinum Grammy-Award winner Lady Gaga. He began his career in Philadelphia working for Will Smith and James Lassiter's Overbrook Entertainment. After founding Atom Factory in 2010, Troy has continued his disruptive approach with the creation of various entities. In 2011, he co-founded The Backplane, a silicon valley based startup that redefines social media. The following year, he created a product development and branding agency, as well as AF Square, an angel fund and technology consultancy. Visit http://atomfactory.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating.  Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android

Troy Carter is an American music manager who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Carter has established the careers of numerous recording artists, most notably that of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga. He shares his experiences and career path with students at UC Santa Barbara. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 30927]

Troy Carter is an American music manager who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Carter has established the careers of numerous recording artists, most notably that of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga. He shares his experiences and career path with students at UC Santa Barbara. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 30927]

Troy Carter is an American music manager who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Carter has established the careers of numerous recording artists, most notably that of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga. He shares his experiences and career path with students at UC Santa Barbara. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 30927]

Troy Carter is an American music manager who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Carter has established the careers of numerous recording artists, most notably that of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga. He shares his experiences and career path with students at UC Santa Barbara. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 30927]

Troy Carter is an American music manager who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Carter has established the careers of numerous recording artists, most notably that of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga. He shares his experiences and career path with students at UC Santa Barbara. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 30927]

Troy Carter is an American music manager who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, a talent management and full-service film and television production company. Carter has established the careers of numerous recording artists, most notably that of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga. He shares his experiences and career path with students at UC Santa Barbara. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 30927]

Troy Carter is a well-known manager of artists like John Legend and Meghan Trainor, as well as a new guest 'shark' on Marc Cuban's TV Show Shark Tank, and the founder and CEO Atom Factory investment and talent management company in Los Angeles.   This is a new segment called The Prequel, where we get the pre-story where we talk to someone well-known about what life was like before they were successful.    In this case Troy Carter talks Philly, technology, getting kicked-out of L.A., investing in startups like Uber and Lyft, managing John Legend, hearing a hit song in the studio, the soulful connection between entrepreneurs and musicians, and much much more.    Quote from Troy:   "In life in general, there are no guarantees.  Failures are a part of life.  As cliche as it may sound, the way I look at it as there are no rewards without taking risks.  We take a risk every time we step out the door, every single day.  Life is full of risks and failures, but at the same time life is full of triumphs and happiness."       Follow Ryan on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ryanjwill   Troy Carter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atomfactory   Atom Factory  http://atomfactory.com/   John Legend:  http://www.johnlegend.com/us/   Influencer Economy website: http://www.influencereconomy.com/   Meghan Trainor: http://www.meghan-trainor.com/  

Our guest today is like none other. He straddles the worlds of music and technology, managing artists like multi-platinum rap legend Nas while also investing in tech startups. His name is Anthony Saleh. His background is in mathematics and electrical engineering…and while pursuing those degrees he discovered his true calling in the world of music. A little bit about his illustrious music career (and by the way he’s not even 30): He is the CEO of Emagen Entertainment Group and an artist manager with C3 Management. He executive-produced Nas' 2008 Untitled and 2012 Life is Good albums, both of which were Grammy-nominated and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In 2009, he partnered with Troy Carter to be the Executive Vice President & General Manager of Atom Factory. During his tenure, Atom Factory represented Nicki Minaj, Robin Thicke, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, Toni Braxton, and many other artists. Anthony is also an influential member and part-time resident of Silicon Valley, where he is an avid angel and seed investor and advisor to many of America's top technology start-up companies. Anthony is an Emmy award winner…He has been named as Billboard's Top 30 Under 30. And most recently called a top 100 Entrepreneur by Levo.com. For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

Troy Carter is the founder of Atom Factory and Smashd Labs. Artists he's managed include Lady Gaga, John Legend, Miguel, and many others. Startups in his portfolio include Uber, Dropbox, Spotify, and many others. In this episode we talk about the convergence between entertainment and tech, the music industry, and how Troy wants to be for entrepreneurs what Nike was for athletes. Edited by Alex Kontis For feedback, message me at @eriktorenberg

I was excited to have Troy Carter on the podcast.  He is the founder of Atom Factory, and the conversation was inspiring to say the least. Troy and I talked about hip-hop, entrepreneurship, life, failure, success and finding passion around your work.  Troy used to work with Bigee Smalls and Puff Daddy back in the day and we started talking about the paralelles of technology entrepreneurs and hip hop music artists.  And the conversation turned into so much more afterwards.   A great quote from Troy: "In life in general, there are no guarantees.  Failures are a part of life.  As cliche as it may sound, the way I look at it as there are no rewards without taking risks.  We take a risk every time we step out the door, every single day.  Life is full of risks and failures, but at the same time life is full of triumphs and hapiness."    

SF MusicTech Summit XIV on October 1, 2013 San Francisco, CA www.sfmusictech.com SPEAKERS: Hany Nada, GGV Capital (Moderator) www.ggvc.com Larry Marcus, Walden Venture Capital www.waldenvc.com Tim Chang, Mayfield Fund www.mayfield.com Katerina Markov, Atom Factory www.atomfactoryinc.com Recorded and Edited by Media One A/V www.mediaoneaudio.com Photos by Michael O'Donnell www.zatphoto.com