Business Without Bullsh-t Merida Sussex's Journey from Female Musician to Tech Entrepreneur
EP 289 - Merida is founder of MetaGen, an app which simplifies metadata collection to ensure artists receive their fair share of royalties.
We unpack the complexities of music metadata management and its impact on artists' financial stability. Merida explains how MetaGen works to ensure artists receive the royalties they deserve.
Merida sheds light on her journey from musician to tech entrepreneur while dealing with the challenges of venture capital gender bias. We discuss gender perspectives in business, examine stereotypes, societal expectations, and debate why bias issues exist in healthcare.
Merida also explains why sexual harassment in the music industry qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:53 The Web of Music Metadata and Royalties
01:21 Merida's Mission: Simplifying Metadata for Musicians
04:42 The Birth and Vision of MetaGen
12:18 AI in Music Metadata Management
14:57 The Business Side: Funding, Monetisation, and Impact
16:30 Emotional and Practical Challenges of Music Metadata
27:59 The Fear of Financials: Musicians vs. Spreadsheets
34:11 The Future of Metadata in Music
36:43 Deep Dive into Metadata and Its Impact
38:37 Challenges and Advice in the Startup World
44:14 Gender Bias and Investment in Startups
48:21 The Complexities of Gender Roles and Bias
53:10 Bullshit In Biz - Sexual Harassment in the Music Industry
56:07 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Merida
01:03:48 Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
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