About
Shachar Gilad is the founder and CEO of SoundBetter, which was acquired by Spotify and later bought back by the founding team. He works across product, marketing, and growth, and is a guest lecturer at MBA programs, tech conferences, music schools, and startup accelerators including 500 Startups, Techstars, Slush, Primavera Pro, New York University, and Founders Institute. He is also a touring musician and photographer.
Founder at SoundBetter
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Co-founders at SoundBetter
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Itamar Yunger
Experience
- SoundBetterFounder / CEOcurrent2012 — presentUnited States
- Waves Audio LtdDirector of Product Marketing2007 — 2011
- Apple ComputerProduct Marketing - Pro Applications2006 — 2007Cupertino
- Fundtech CorpBusiness Analyst1999 — 2000
Skills & more
Management9Marketing21Product Management54Product Marketing49Business Strategy16Sound9Entrepreneurship26Competitive Analysis8Strategic Partnerships13Music Production12Music31Audio Engineering16
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shachar Gilad?
- Shachar Gilad is the founder and CEO of SoundBetter, which was acquired by Spotify and later bought back by the founding team. He works across product, marketing, and growth, and is a guest lecturer at MBA programs, tech conferences, music schools, and startup accelerators including 500 Startups, Techstars, Slush, Primavera Pro, New York University, and Founders Institute. He is also a touring musician and photographer.
- Where does Shachar Gilad work?
- Shachar Gilad is Founder of SoundBetter.
- What companies did Shachar Gilad found?
- Shachar Gilad founded SoundBetter.
- Where did Shachar Gilad go to school?
- Shachar Gilad studied at New York University (MA, International Relations/Business Administration); Brandeis University (BA, Philosophy).
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