#161: EXPERT: The Business of Turning Music Royalties into Growth Capital: Michael Bizenov

<p>Music rights generate value, but turning that income into capital can still be difficult for many creators.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Sound Connections, <b>Michael Bizenov, Managing Partner and President of Sound Royalties</b>, joins Jakob Wredstrøm to unpack the business of financing music royalties and how alternative financing can give creators access to capital without giving up ownership of their work.</p><p></p><p>Michael shares how his background in banking and entrepreneurship shaped his approach to the music industry, from evaluating royalty streams and managing risk to building financing solutions around the individual creative. They discuss why ownership matters, the role of financial literacy, and how Sound Royalties has built its business by focusing specifically on financing rather than becoming a label, distributor, manager, or publisher.</p><p></p><p>The conversation also explores how the company evaluates royalty income, uses data and technology alongside human judgment, and grows with creators as their businesses develop.</p><p></p><p>Tune in for a conversation on music finance, rights, trust, and the business behind creative careers.</p><p>[Link in bio]</p><p></p><p>Produced by Amplitude Ventures AS.</p><p>#SoundConnections #MusicFinance #MusicRights #CreatorEconomy #MusicBusiness</p>