Michael Pelczynski is a leading voice and accomplished strategist at the frontier of music, rights, and AI. His work has consistently reshaped how technology and economics intersect with creative rights, from streaming to artificial intelligence.

As Chief Strategy & Impact Officer at Voice-Swap, he leads vision, builds frameworks, and drives industry alignment to ensure AI voice technology is built on transparency and enforceable rights. He launched the first certification standard for AI voice models with BMAT Music Innovators, creating an ethical and operational precedent for AI adoption in music.

He also serves as EVP of Digital Strategy at Rostrum Pacific, overseeing licensing, M&A, distribution and tech partnerships across its labels and distribution companies. Previously, he developed SoundCloud’s Fan-Powered Royalties, the first user-centric streaming payout model, and led rights administration and digital rights optimization at Warner Music Group.

Through his advisory platform Forms + Shapes, he works with music and tech companies navigating disruption, with a focus on AI rights frameworks, streaming economics and emerging revenue models. He is a frequent speaker on AI ethics, streaming fraud and the future of artist compensation.

As a songwriter and composer (BMG, film, Libera Awards semi-finalist), Pelczynski’s creative roots inform a career defined by bridging artistry and infrastructure. He is known for turning frontier concepts into operational standards, industry frameworks and commercial deals that set the direction of the music economy.