Curiosity, Tenacity, Hustle: Lessons from Peter Szabo's journey from radio to tech & music exec

I talk with music and tech executive Peter Szabo. Peter has had a front-row seat to the transformation of the music industry.

Peter Szabo started at KISS 108, an iconic Boston radio station, during the internet's earliest days. His job was to post pictures and videos of bands like Backstreet Boys, Jay-Z, and Dave Matthews Band. Without knowing it, Peter was at the forefront of shaping how we’d all soon connect with music online.

From there, he stepped into leadership roles at companies that completely changed the music landscape: Pandora, Shazam, and Spotify. And now with his own company, “The Idea Factory,” he is helping artists and brands harness the power of authentic partnerships. Like the ones where the artist actually enjoys the product – From the Struts to Train.

But beyond his impressive resume, Peter brings deep insi ...