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EPISODE · Jul 5, 2023 · 25 MIN

Chris Barton, Creator of Shazam, on inventing the best music recognition app without an app store!

from Legends N Leaders · host Ben Weiss

Chris had to figure out how to create Shazam when the iPhone didn't exist and no one thought it was possible. He shares the journey of finding the right sound expert to create the algorithm we all know and love for basically $1,000 or so in expenses, to facilitating Apple with $300M in revenue via iTunes purchases through Shazam, and finally the acquisition of the company by Apple! Chris also has an exciting new startup he is bootstrapping, which has a focus on preventing drowning using AI. Incredibly exciting episode, hope you enjoy! Chris is an outstanding Innovation Keynote Speaker and can be a wonderful addition to your event! www.chrisjbarton.com

Chris had to figure out how to create Shazam when the iPhone didn't exist and no one thought it was possible. He shares the journey of finding the right sound expert to create the algorithm we all know and love for basically $1,000 or so in expenses, to facilitating Apple with $300M in revenue via iTunes purchases through Shazam, and finally the acquisition of the company by Apple! Chris also has an exciting new startup he is bootstrapping, which has a focus on preventing drowning using AI. Incredibly exciting episode, hope you enjoy! Chris is an outstanding Innovation Keynote Speaker and can be a wonderful addition to your event! www.chrisjbarton.com

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