Taking Music Production to the Next Level with DAWn Audio Founders Diego Pinzon and Mandy Ortiz

Diego Pinzon is the co-founder and CEO of DAWN Audio, and Mandy Ortiz is the co-founder and CSO. We sat down with Diego and Mandy to talk about how they’re building a global music production platform that turns isolated music-making into a collaborative, gamified experience. From their first meeting in New Orleans to the inspiration behind DAWN, they share how their unique backgrounds and love for music shaped a tool designed to connect creators across different DAWs and geographies.We dig into how DAWN uses Discord, challenges, and a personalized coaching bot to foster creativity, community, and consistency among users. Diego and Mandy also explain their vision for the future—one where music-making feels as fun and social as logging into a video game with friends. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or just starting out, this episode explores the next frontier of digital music collaboration.Our show's host, David Adams, founded Elation Entertainment, a New Orleans-based multi-media entertainment company. With a solid foundation of 8 years working in the Los Angeles music scene conducting multiple music camps with Grammy Associates, Musicians, and Producers, David brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His experiences have taught him valuable lessons, encouraging him to bring the entertainment industry standards and creative spaces to New Orleans, a place he calls home. Follow Elation EntertainmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elationent/Website: https://www.elationent.com