Best Startup
The audio industry, an important segment of the creative economy, is undergoing a technology-driven revolution that is creating exciting new opportunities for startups. From innovative platforms for sharing music, to podcast networks and audio editing tools, startups in this field are tapping into new ways to consume and share audio content. We bring you the lowdown on some promising startups from the audio industry that were launched in 2020 or later and are headquartered in London.
Auddy
Founded by a powerful team consisting of Andrew Craissati, Chris Ancliff, Cliff Plumer, and Howie Singer, Auddy is helping creators navigate the vast podcasting ecosystem. Auddy offers services like editorial input, data insights, analytics, marketing, promotional services, and sales, helping creators to focus more on creating the best possible podcast. The startup has its foundations in numerous sectors, including advertising, audio, content marketing, and internet radio. You can follow them on their social media handles at Facebook, LinkedIn, and @auddyshows on Twitter.
AMAKA Studio
Steering the narrative towards Pan-African women stories is AMAKA Studio, set up by Adaora Oramah. The Black-owned MediaTech company aims to provide a platform that projects these stories to the world, offering a fresh perspective on global content. Engage with AMAKA Studio on LinkedIn, Facebook and follow them on Twitter at @amakastudio.
Mywave
When social media, wellness, and audio come together, the result is Mywave. The tireless efforts of founders Amira Sahraoui and Maryam Alfahad have gone into this audio startup that operates with a mobile app enhancing the audio experience for its users. Engage with Mywave on their social media platforms at Facebook, LinkedIn, and @joinmywave on Twitter.
Podvine
Podvine is a growing platform for podcasts, founded by Jack Hughes and Sam Harris. Combining audio listening and creating podcasts on a single platform, this is one startup that is clearly making a mark. Keep up with Podvine through their social media on Facebook, @PodvineHQ on Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Rize
Rize, under the stewardship of Adrienne Youngman, focuses on the power of insight exchange using bite-sized audio interactions. The Rize team facilitates important dialogues between diverse voices in tech through their platform. Follow Rize on Facebook, LinkedIn, and @joinrize on Twitter.
Narration Box
Narration Box, founded by Chetan Malhotra and Haowen Lin, is an innovative startup focusing on audio, audiobooks, content creation, and speech recognition. To keep up with Narration Box, you can follow them on @narrationbox on Twitter and check their LinkedIn profile.
Cloud Present
Cloud Present, founded by Bradley Richardson, is a London, Ontario-based startup. The startup operates in the audio, media and entertainment, professional services, software, and video sectors, offering an array of services. Engage with Cloud Present on their official social media pages at Facebook, @cloudpresent_co on Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Konnected
Founded by Kehinde Yinusa, Konnected offers insights through asynchronous audio from experts and engaged communities, promoting a sense of belonging. For more interactions with Konnected, visit their LinkedIn page.
Aux: Open Music
Ben Bowler’s startup, Aux: Open Music, is a digital guide for music lovers and creators. Aux.app not only stores but also helps its users collaborate with others through live versioning. It connects users globally and helps them reach various milestones in their journey. You can connect with Aux: Open Music on their social media accounts on Facebook, @auxdotapp on Twitter, and LinkedIn.
RoEx
RoEx, founded by David Ronan and Joshua Reiss, is an AI-powered web platform and API that provides mixing services to musicians, producers, and content creators. To stay updated from RoEx, follow them on their social media profiles at Facebook, @roexaudio on Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Poddy
Poddy, by founders Cüneyt Göktürk and Erman Dariçi, is an interesting startup in the world of audio, internet radio, podcasting, and social media. Access Poddy via their LinkedIn page.
These startups spotlight the vibrant and innovative future that awaits the audio industry. As technology advances, the way we consume and share audio content is sure to transform even further, opening exciting new avenues for entrepreneurs and creatives alike.
