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From Atari to DJ Fresh
- Dan's dad brought home an Atari 800, sparking his interest in technology and programming with Atari BASIC.
- This early exposure led him to explore music production on the Amiga and eventually to a career in electronic music as DJ Fresh.
Early Internet Ventures
- Dan co-founded a music forum, dogsonacid.com, which quickly grew to 100,000 members.
- He also co-founded a company to protect music copyright on peer-to-peer networks, working with major clients like EMI and Disney.
Music and Tech Parallels
- Managing a record label and managing engineers share similar skills, particularly in fostering collaboration.
- Music, like tech, thrives on inclusivity and open-mindedness to new ideas.