Chris Barton

Founder of Shazam and entrepreneur known for creating the music recognition service and leading its growth from an early phone-based product to a major app acquired by Apple.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 41min

How Shazam went from a 4-digit Phone Number to $400m with Chris Barton, Founder

In this engaging conversation, Chris Barton, the visionary founder of Shazam, shares the incredible journey of transforming a four-digit phone service into a $400 million app. He reveals the challenges Shazam faced during six years of losses and how the launch of the App Store became a game-changer. Chris also discusses the magic behind the app's name, the innovation of robust audio fingerprinting, and the critical lesson of eliminating user friction for massive adoption. His insights underscore the blend of perseverance and creativity in tech entrepreneurship.

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