Con Raso on Tuned Global, Family, Artist Rights & Better Leadership // #103

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Episode 103 // Con Raso (Music & Technology Entrepreneur / CEO & Co-Founder, Tuned Global)SummaryCon Raso dives deep into the intersection of music, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership, sharing how Tuned Global is helping power the future of the music industry while keeping artists at its centre. From his upbringing in an Italian immigrant family to building global music platforms, he reflects on creativity, risk-taking, decision-making, work-life balance, grief, and the importance of listening with intention. Along the way, Con explains why the best ideas come from collaboration, how culture shapes innovation, and why honesty with yourself is the foundation for lasting success. It's an inspiring conversation about building meaningful businesses, stronger relationships, and a life driven by purpose rather than ego.Key TopicsMusic licensing and rights managementThe role of education in navigating the rights landscapeBuilding a scalable music platform with licensing agreementsCultural influences on business and leadershipThe importance of listening and honest communicationBalancing work, family, and personal growthThe impact of global diversity on business strategiesThe role of AI and technology in music discovery and recommendationHeartdea13r 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