Season 13 Episode 3 Eelko Van Kooten

In the True AF Podcast Episode 185, host Eric Fuller interviews Eelko van Kooten, founder of Collab House, a platform designed to enhance music sync and licensing rights for independent artists. The discussion begins with Eelko's extensive background in the music industry, including his experience with a record label and his goal of helping artists gain exposure through digital distribution to major platforms like Spotify. They delve into the business model of Collab House, which takes a 25% cut from paid music licenses, allowing artists to set their own pricing while employing advanced technology like Shazam for rights verification. The conversation also explores Eelko's vision for future growth, including expanding their catalog and ongoing collaborations with major labels such as Warner and Sony.