Merida Sussex's Journey from Female Musician to Tech Entrepreneur

EP 289 - Merida is founder of MetaGen, an app which simplifies
metadata collection to ensure artists receive their fair share of
royalties.


We unpack the complexities of music metadata management and its
impact on artists' financial stability. Merida explains how
MetaGen works to ensure artists receive the royalties they
deserve.


Merida sheds light on her journey from musician to tech
entrepreneur while dealing with the challenges of venture capital
gender bias. We discuss gender perspectives in business, examine
stereotypes, societal expectations, and debate why bias issues
exist in healthcare.


Merida also explains why sexual harassment in the music industry
qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.


Chapters:


00:00 Welcome to BWB


00:53 The Web of Music Metadata and Royalties


01:21 Merida's Mission: Simplifying Metadata for Musicians


04:42 The Birth and Vision of MetaGen


12:18 AI in Music Metadata Management


14:57 The Business Side: Funding, Monetisation, and Impact


16:30 Emotional and Practical Challenges of Music Metadata


27:59 The Fear of Financials: Musicians vs. Spreadsheets


34:11 The Future of Metadata in Music


36:43 Deep Dive into Metadata and Its Impact


38:37 Challenges and Advice in the Startup World


44:14 Gender Bias and Investment in Startups


48:21 The Complexities of Gender Roles and Bias


53:10 Bullshit In Biz - Sexual Harassment in the Music Industry


56:07 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Merida


01:03:48 Top Tips for Entrepreneurs


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