In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, I sit down with Mag Rodriguez to talk about the journey few founders ever get to share, what it means to break into venture capital as a Latino entrepreneur.

Mag opens up about growing up in an immigrant household, the early lessons in hustle and resilience, and the winding path from managing artists to leading a tech company backed by venture capital.

We get into the emotional weight of representation, the role of taste and conviction in startup success, and why building a transparent, values-driven culture matters more than ever. Mag also shares how AI could create more access for underrepresented founders and what it takes to scale both a company and a mission.

This one’s personal, honest, and deeply strategic. For anyone building from the margins, this is required listening.

A conversation like this doesn't come cheap.

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In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Mag Rodriguez and I explore the future of music monetization and what it means to truly go global.

From innovative artist subscription models, like “pay what you want”, to untapped opportunities in the Global South, Mag Rodriguez breaks down how platforms like EVEN are making it easier for artists to reach fans in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

We dive into real-world case studies, the payment infrastructure powering fan access, and how globalization is reshaping not just music releases, but live experiences and sustainable growth for artists.

If you care about scale, access, and building a future that includes everyone, this one’s for you.

A conversation like this doesn't come cheap.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Kn9j2Ef2Fwc48iTvA3Tio?si=gWcZocLsQ82ArNfVsQDF4w

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In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, I sit down with Mag Rodriguez to unpack the exclusive J. Cole x EVEN collaboration celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Forest Hills Drive.

We get into how this drop went far beyond music; with unreleased tracks, an original audio series, real-time fan engagement, and a global livestream straight from Madison Square Garden.

Mag breaks down how the project came to life, what it taught him about navigating major label partnerships, and how trust and execution drive true fan connection.

This one’s a blueprint for any artist or builder thinking beyond the stream.

A conversation like this doesn't come cheap.

Listen to the full episode here -

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Kn9j2Ef2Fwc48iTvA3Tio?si=gWcZocLsQ82ArNfVsQDF4w

Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@managersplaybook