Brian Penick is a disruptive entrepreneur and venture capitalist. After a 12-year career as a professional musician, Brian launched several startups in the music, tech, and education sectors, including The Counter Rhythm Group, Musicians Desk Reference (acquired), and Soundstr (acquired), among others. Brian has also consulted for a variety of music companies, including Kobalt and LiveNation. Brian�s works are taught in a growing number of Universities, and he has been a panelist at top music conferences and festivals, including SXSW (Music & EDU), CMJ, Mondo.NYC, Canadian Music Week, and many more. Brian�s writings have been featured in Billboard, Hypebot, SXSW, and American Songwriter, among other publications. Brian now works in venture capital as the Chief Marketing Officer for LOUD Capital and the Managing Partner for Legacy Entertainment Ventures, a venture-focused service suite for musicians, eSports athletes, and influencers. Brian works to provide sustainable solutions for the entertainment and startup sectors, and beyond.