8 Companies Selected to Scale their Music Tech Startup in METRONOME
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Eight emerging Gulf South-based music tech or tech-enabled startups have been selected for the inaugural cohort of METRONOME - a music business accelerator, powered by IDEAinstitute. After a highly competitive selection period with 54 applicants, these companies were selected based on their trajectory towards building scalable businesses for creators and/or consumers in the music industry, as well as their potential to contribute to the growth of New Orleans' music and cultural economy.
The program began last week, and for the next 10+ weeks these founders will be working on further conceptualizing their startups through the program’s sessions, workshops, direct mentorship, and more. The core curriculum and workshops will provide essential knowledge for successfully scaling their ventures. Additionally, each founder will have a dedicated, industry-focused mentor, access to a specialized coworking space, highly curated coaching sessions, and ongoing peer-to-peer connection opportunities.
Without further ado, allow us to introduce the METRONOME Fall 2023 Cohort!
METRONOME Fall 2023 Cohort
Event Tree – An online ticketing service that offers affiliate marketing without any headaches, offering users an opportunity to earn money when they help sell a ticket to an event with no extra work needed from the event organizer.
Good Ear – A music listening habit tracking app, allowing users to track the albums and artists they listen to, add personalized metadata such as ratings and reviews, and view the metadata generated by other users in their feed.
Jrumz: Creates high-performing audio technology that elevate sound quality and enhance the overall music experience for musicians and music lovers.
LittleCar.io – Innovates the event transportation industry with their simple, user-friendly interface, transportation logistics can be managed with ease.
Nola Now – Connects authentic and cultural events produced by New Orleans-based business owners and artists with community members and tourists.
Sparrow – Automates event marketing initiatives, saving time for event organizers, providing deeper insights into events, and driving ticket revenue growth through their tech-enabled toolkits.
Synesthesia – An audio data engine that collects, catalogs and consolidates audio content and metadata used for distribution, reporting, licensing, and other monetization opportunities.
Tribly – Helps artists connect directly with fans through technology that helps them build, nurture, and reward super fan communities.