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# Music Tech Founders Discuss How They Got The Idea For Their Startup [VIDEO]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/music-tech-founders-discuss-how-they-got-the-idea-for-their-startup/
- Published: 2013-12-30T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2013-12-30T14:00:00.000Z
- Description: The Scion Music(less) Music Conference took place this fall in Los Angeles. "What Music Startups Are Offering," a panel moderated by Eliot Van Buskirk, featured three startup founders from Distrokid/Fandalism,. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/12/music-tech-founders-discuss-how
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Tech, Startups & Funding, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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The Scion Music(less) Music Conference took place this fall in Los Angeles. "What Music Startups Are Offering," a panel moderated by Eliot Van Buskirk, featured three startup founders from Distrokid/Fandalism, This Is My Jam and 8tracks discussing their startups and "their relationship to the changing music landscape." In this fifth segment panelists discuss how they come up with with their startup ideas. Philip Kaplan shares his 3 points for identifying a great business.

The [Scion Music(less) Music Conference](http://www.scionav.com/2013/09/06/scion-musicless-music-conference-2013/?ref=hypebot.com) took place October 3 and 4\. The [series of panels](http://www.scionav.com/tag/scion-musicless-music-conference/?ref=hypebot.com) focused on a variety of music industry issues.

**What Music Startups Are Offering (Pt. 5)**

Moderated by [Eliot Van Buskirk](http://evolver.fm/author/eliot-van-buskirk/?ref=hypebot.com)

Panelists:  
 Philip Kaplan – [Distrokid](http://distrokid.com/?ref=hypebot.com)/[Fandalism](http://fandalism.com/?ref=hypebot.com)  
 Mathew Ogle – [This Is My Jam](https://www.thisismyjam.com/?ref=hypebot.com)  
 David Porter – [8tracks](http://8tracks.com/?ref=hypebot.com)