Australia’s Music Tech Maverick: Josh Simons on Disrupting the Industry

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Join us as we sit down with Josh Simons, the CEO of Vinyl Group (ASX: VNL) and founder of Vampr—the innovative platform connecting creatives around the world. A dynamic Australian entrepreneur, Josh has raised over $35 million in funding from VCs, family offices, institutions, angel groups, and HNWIs.

Under his leadership, Vinyl Group oversees:

• Vinyl Media, the hub for iconic brands like Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Variety AU, Concrete Playground, Mediaweek, Tone Deaf, The Music Network, Funkified, and Refinery29 AU
• Vinyl.com, a vibrant marketplace for vinyl records
• Jaxsta, the definitive music credits database
• Serenade, a Web3 fan collectibles and engagement platform
• Vampr, often described as the “LinkedIn for creatives”

Josh has also lived and worked in Los Angeles, London, Sydney, and Melbourne. Before his tech journey, he fronted the indie rock band Buchanan, ran a record label and film production company, and collaborated as songwriter/producer with Travis Scott, Troye Sivan, and Kanye West. He’s toured globally with Coldplay, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood.

🌐 For more: www.joshsimons.us

🚀 In this episode, we cover:

• Australia’s central role in modern music tech innovation
• How Vinyl Group’s multi‑brand ecosystem drives impact
• The origin and growth of Vampr
• Insights on Web3, AI, media, and entrepreneurial journey
• Tips for creative professionals navigating the future of music technology

This conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about music, media, tech, and global creative innovation.

🔗 Connect with Josh: [Link to his website above]
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