About
Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, a music identification app that was downloaded 2 billion times and acquired by Apple in 2018 for a reported $400 million. He has founded three startups, worked on mobile ecosystems at Google and Dropbox, and holds 12 patents, including one used in Google's search algorithm. He currently works as a keynote speaker and is developing an AI startup focused on dyslexia.
Founder at Shazam
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Experience
- ShazamInspirational Keynote Speaker (Founder of Shazam) www.chrisjbarton.comcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- ShazamFounder, Original CEO, & Board Director2000 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
- WordWize Public Benefit CorpCo-founder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- DropboxHead of Mobile Operators Business Development2011 — 2016San Francisco
- GoogleHead of Android Business Development - Americas2010 — 2011Mountain View, California
- GoogleStrategic Partnerships - Mobile2004 — 2010Mountain View, California
Skills & more
Mobile Applications72Mobile Devices99Online Retail8Start-ups70Strategic Partnerships99Entrepreneurship81Business Development75Product Management32Go-to-market Strategy24Mobile Content1Mobile Internet7Mobile Technology17
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Barton?
- Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, a music identification app that was downloaded 2 billion times and acquired by Apple in 2018 for a reported $400 million. He has founded three startups, worked on mobile ecosystems at Google and Dropbox, and holds 12 patents, including one used in Google's search algorithm. He currently works as a keynote speaker and is developing an AI startup focused on dyslexia.
- Where does Chris Barton work?
- Chris Barton is Founder of Shazam.
- What companies did Chris Barton found?
- Chris Barton founded Shazam.
- Where did Chris Barton go to school?
- Chris Barton studied at University of California, Berkeley (B.A., Economics (with honors) & Minor in Business); University of Cambridge (Masters in Finance); University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (MBA (with honors)).
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