The School of Greatness 458 Discovering Rockstars & Defending the Wrongfully Convicted with Jason Flom
Mar 15, 2017
Jason Flom, a music industry executive and advocate for the wrongfully convicted, shares his inspiring journey through both fields. He discusses the profound effects of wrongful convictions and the need for reform, highlighting stories of resilience from exonerees. Flom reflects on his exciting career, including discovering artists like Lorde, and the unpredictable nature of the music industry. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of activism and personal empowerment, calling listeners to engage in social justice and support progressive changes.
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Early Career
- Jason Flom started in the music industry by putting up posters.
- He gave up on his rockstar dreams when he realized he could be successful in the music business.
Discovering Zebra
- Jason Flom found his first band, Zebra, by studying radio playlists.
- This discovery led to his big break in the music industry.
Discovering Lorde
- Jason Flom discovered Lorde through an email with the subject "hot shit".
- He contacted her through Facebook when she was 15 and only had 200 plays on SoundCloud.