Martin Lorentzon
Unicorn founderFounder at Spotify
Stockholm, Sweden
Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K
FoundedSpotify$23B
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About
Martin Lorentzon co-founded Spotify with Daniel Ek in 2006, having previously co-founded the affiliate-marketing company Tradedoubler, whose 2005 IPO gave him the capital and the credibility to start Spotify. He served as Spotify's chairman until 2016 and remains one of its largest individual shareholders and a board member.
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Podcasts & interviews
featuring Martin LorentzonSpotify was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2006 by Daniel ...
I.I.M.U.N. · facebook.com
Spotify didn't beat piracy by being cheaper. ...
Swedish Wealth Institute · instagram.com
Spotify is a Swedish freemium music streaming service ...
Maturedwomenwords · facebook.com
"@spotify is 20 years old, and it's been ...
Spencer Kelly · instagram.com
Peter Thiel diagnoses Martin Lorentzon with ADHD - The Playlist (2022)
Ciro Santilli OurBigBook com 新疆改造中心、六四事件、法轮功、郝海东
The Sound of Success: Spotify's Secret to Project Management ...
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6 more appearances
- Spotify Founders Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon Cash In $1 Billion From Tech Rally2025-02-16
- Amazing facts about the billionaire and founder of Spotify ...2024-09-24
- The Man Behind Spotify: Martin Lorentzon's Journey #billionaire #millionaire #money #luxury2024-08-22
- Daniel Ek y Martin Lorentzon - Spotify - Historias de Emprendimiento Guerrilla2023-11-14
- STING Day 2015 Interview with Martin Lorentzon, Spotify2015-05-18
- Leadership Fireside Chat with the Co-Founder of Spotify, Martin Lorentzon2014-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Martin Lorentzon?
- Martin Lorentzon co-founded Spotify with Daniel Ek in 2006, having previously co-founded the affiliate-marketing company Tradedoubler, whose 2005 IPO gave him the capital and the credibility to start Spotify. He served as Spotify's chairman until 2016 and remains one of its largest individual shareholders and a board member.
- Where does Martin Lorentzon work?
- Martin Lorentzon is Founder of Spotify.
- What check size does Martin Lorentzon write?
- Martin Lorentzon typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
- What companies did Martin Lorentzon found?
- Martin Lorentzon founded Spotify.
- What podcasts and interviews feature Martin Lorentzon?
- Tracked appearances include "Spotify was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2006 by Daniel ...", "Spotify didn't beat piracy by being cheaper. ...", "Spotify is a Swedish freemium music streaming service ...", and 9 more.
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