What does it take to modernize an industry where opportunities are often hidden behind networks and connections?

In this episode of Sound of Startups, Taj speaks with Emanuele Sanfelici, Founder & CEO of HAT Music and Forbes Under 30 Italy honoree, about building the future of career development for musicians.

HAT Music is creating a platform that helps artists connect with producers, managers, designers, and other industry professionals, bringing modern networking and opportunity discovery to the music industry.

Emanuele shares his entrepreneurial journey, from validating the idea before writing a single line of code to raising a pre-seed round and growing the platform to more than 14,000 users. He also discusses the realities of fundraising, building a startup from Italy, overcoming rejection, and developing the mindset required to succeed as a founder.

Whether you're a founder, investor, creator, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers practical insights into startup growth, resilience, and building a company from the ground up.

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Produced by Amplitude Ventures AS.

If you want to learn more about HAT music, visit here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hat-music
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hat.music/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hat.music