About
Pete Finlay is a cofounder of Songkick, which was acquired by Warner Music Group. He has founded two companies and held early-stage roles at multiple startups, and currently advises first-time founders.
Founder/COO at SongkickYC S07
Intro paths
YC
Pete went through Y Combinator (Summer 2007) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Pete can intro founders to Songkick's investors below.
Songkick's investors · 3
Co-founders at Songkick
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Ian HogarthFounder/CEO
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Michelle YouFounder/CPO
Experience
- Scale YourselfCOO (fractional)current2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- FreelanceFractional COOcurrent2022 — presentDorset & London, United Kingdom
- Paternity LeaveDad2024
- Encore MusiciansCOO2022 — 2023London Area, United Kingdom
- CoconutCOO2019 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
- FreelanceFractional / Interim COO2016 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
- Silicon MilkroundaboutCo-founder / CEO2011 — 2016London
- SongkickCo-founder / COO2007 — 2012London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Start-ups81Entrepreneurship70
Languages French
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Pete Finlay (né Smith)?
- Pete Finlay is a cofounder of Songkick, which was acquired by Warner Music Group. He has founded two companies and held early-stage roles at multiple startups, and currently advises first-time founders.
- Where does Pete Finlay (né Smith) work?
- Pete Finlay (né Smith) is Founder/COO of Songkick.
- What companies did Pete Finlay (né Smith) found?
- Pete Finlay (né Smith) founded Songkick.
- Where did Pete Finlay (né Smith) go to school?
- Pete Finlay (né Smith) studied at University of Cambridge (BA, Law with French Law); Y Combinator; Kimbolton School.
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