Oleg Stavitsky

Guests Amy Wu and Oleg Stavitsky dive into the exciting world of spatial computing. Amy, a partner at Menlo Ventures, discusses the investment landscape in consumer tech and gaming, while Oleg shares insights on AI-driven sound wellness. They explore the Apple Vision Pro, comparing it to the Meta Quest, and debate the future of immersive gaming. Topics include the challenges of monetizing these advanced experiences and the potential for spatial devices to replace traditional screens, transforming how we engage with media and each other.

Oleg Stavitsky, CEO and co-founder of Endel, dives into the innovative world of AI-generated soundscapes aimed at enhancing mental well-being. He discusses how personalized audio can improve focus, relaxation, and sleep, with a spotlight on the science behind sound wellness. Oleg explores exciting artist collaborations and potential tech integrations, including wearable devices that could revolutionize personal audio experiences. The conversation touches on the challenges of scaling a startup and the future of sound in addressing mental health, particularly for users with ADHD.

Oleg Stavitsky is co-founder and CEO of Endel, a sound wellness company that utilizes generative AI and science-backed research.00:00 - Welcome05:40 - Using AI soundscapes for wellness11:36 - AI-generated music and its impact on the industry20:57 - AI-generated music and royalties30:05 - Universal and Warner embracing functional music 35:08 - How are royalty deals structured with collaborations?41:30 - AI as a tool in music creation46:18 - Does AI-generated music deserve royalties?53:40 - The new frontier of AI-generated musicSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/new-music-business-podcast/Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpaConnect with Ari’s Take:Website: https://aristake.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeX: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeThreads: https://www.threads.net/@aristake_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandX: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Oleg Stavitsky:Website: https://endel.io/X: https://twitter.com/stvtsk?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-stavitsky-a6159775/Edited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari’s Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.