Ep. 90: Music industry expert creates free Music Business Accelerator (MBA) program

Thriving Musician Podcast

Austin Breckenridge is the co-founder and Executive Director of The A&R Foundation. Born in San Jose, CA, he began his music career at 17, booking live events in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2010, he founded Nemesis Media Inc., an independent label focused on emerging Bay Area artists. Under his leadership, the label released 10 albums, produced two local festivals, and expanded to Austin, TX in 2012, where he served as CEO until its successful exit in 2015. Over his 17-year career, Austin has worked as an artist manager, tour manager, business manager, and event producer. In 2015, Austin began his career in finance, holding roles in small business banking, commercial banking, community development, and business advising across Texas. His diverse background in music, finance, and entrepreneurship allows him to bridge creative and analytical business approaches. www.motifplanning.com/ep-90