Events & Speaking Engagements

SXSW: Beyond the Gatekeepers: The Impact of Grassroots Communities

(Austin, TX) Panelist / The music industry is undergoing a massive restructure, but a new, healthier model is emerging. This panel unites leaders from LWC, BAK, jump.global, and digilogue to reveal how grassroots communities are reshaping the industry. We'll explore their profound impact on members' mental health, career growth, and the creation of new opportunities. This session will demonstrate that when gatekeepers fail, a better, more supportive, and thriving music industry can be built through collective action.

Measure of Music: Sustaining a Music Startup: Essential Infrastructure for the Future

(Virtual) Panelist / Music startups increasingly form the connective tissue of today's industry by filling critical gaps legacy systems don't address, moving faster than larger organisations can, and building tools that have direct impact on artists, their teams, and other companies across the entertainment and tech ecosystem. Yet many operate in a fragile middle ground: essential to how the industry now functions, but often underfunded, misunderstood, or overlooked. This session explores what it actually takes to sustain an early-to-mid stage music startup, why companies like these are integral parts of the music industry, and why they are increasingly viable employers shaping how work, innovation, and impact happen today.

Remix the Industry NYC at Berklee Power Station

(New York, NY) Moderator / This panel was a rare opportunity- bringing together leaders and voices representative of the music industry, philanthropy, education, and advocacy sectors to explore how we can create equitable career pathways for young talent—especially those with limited access to resources. The discussion shone a spotlight on the challenges young people face in today’s job climate and uncovered practical strategies across sectors that can empower the next generation of artists and industry leaders.