Con Raso on Artist Rights, Risk & the 150 Pitches that Changed Everything // THE 513

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // the 513 // Con Raso (Music & Technology Entrepreneur / CEO & Co-Founder, Tuned Global)The 5•1•39 questions. 3 layers. 1 person. Some rapid fire, some heady. All killer, no filler. Five questions for the head. One question for the heart. Three questions for the soul. This is our fun way of getting to know someone intimately, quickly.SummaryCon Raso shares his vision for a music industry where technology, AI, and rights management work together to create a fairer future for artists. From balancing innovation with ethics to reflecting on entrepreneurship, risk, family, and leadership, he explains why honesty, transparency, and long-term thinking matter more than ever. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping the music business, why artists deserve a greater voice in that evolution, and the lessons learned from decades of building a company through uncertainty. Ultimately, Con reminds us that success is built on relationships, resilience, and making decisions that align with what—and who—you truly value. Key TopicsAI's impact on artist rights and industry shiftBalancing personal life and entrepreneurshipThe evolution of music licensing and rights managementCon Raso's journey from music to tech leadershipThe importance of honesty and communication in leadershipHeartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivanhttps://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint