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# Topspin CEO Ian Rogers: “Record Industry Encouraged People To Steal For 8 Years.”
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/topspin-ceo-ian-rogers-record-industry-encouraged-people-to-steal-for-8-years/
- Published: 2011-03-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2011-03-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Description: Recently, This Week In Start Ups interviewed Topspin CEO Ian Rogers. In the interview, they spend a great deal of time talking about the early days of the web and. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/03/topspin-ceo-ian-rogers-record-industry-encouraged-people-to-steal-for-8-years.
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[![Ian-rogers](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2014e60401252970c-100wi "Ian-rogers")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2014e60401252970c-pi?ref=hypebot.com) Recently, This Week In Start Ups interviewed Topspin CEO Ian Rogers. In the interview, they spend a great deal of time talking about the early days of the web and file sharing. It's great look into the evolution of the MP3 and the record industry's initial reaction to fan behavior. Oh, and if you're looking for a good laugh, skip to the end. Rogers joins the host in a "Friday" duet. **Watch below**: