ABOUT
Andreea Gleeson is CEO of beatBread, a leading music funding platform providing artists, songwriters, independent labels and music companies with greater choice and access to flexible growth capital. She is leading the company’s next stage of growth, focused on global expansion, industry partnerships and bringing better funding solutions to more of the independent music market. Previously, Andreea spent a decade at TuneCore, serving as CEO from 2021 to 2026 and leading the company through global expansion, platform modernization and its evolution beyond distribution into artist development. She is also the founder of Andreea Gleeson Advisory (AGA), through which she selectively advises executives, investors and companies across music and technology.
Known for operating at the intersection of culture, technology and business model innovation, Andreea has built her career at the forefront of shifts reshaping the music industry, from creator ownership and global distribution to data-driven artist development and new models for financing independent music. A longtime champion of artist independence, her work is united by a focus on anticipating what artists and the industry will need next and building the systems, strategies and opportunities that enable creators and independent music businesses to grow on their own terms.
PANELS
Building a Sustainable Music Career: From First Fans to Financial Independence
The modern music industry offers more tools than ever—but building a sustainable, long-term career remains one of the biggest challenges for artists. This panel explores how artists evolve from early-stage discovery to established careers by combining fan engagement, direct-to-consumer strategy, and diversified revenue streams. We will break down what actually works at each stage of an artist’s journey—from building a core audience to scaling a global business—while identifying the common strategies every artist should use from day one.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 2:50 PM