The Hidden Revenue Streams 95% of Independent Artists Miss | Inside the Platform Changing Everything

👉Subscribe for more European startup insights: https://www.youtube.com/@VentureTales_Podcast 👉Join our FREE newsletter to receive our 5-minute startup deep dives right in your inbox: https://www.venturetales.co/ -------From YouTube Music to building an all-in-one platform for independent music artists, Alina reveals the insider knowledge most artists never learn about royalties, music rights, and the real reason creators struggle monetizing their work. Whether you're an independent artist, a founder interested in music tech or someone fascinated by how AI and innovative software infrastructure are disrupting the music industry, this conversation is packed with insights you won't find anywhere else. -------In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - From Philosophy Student to YouTube Music 07:03 - How AI & No-Code Tools Changed Everything for Music Startups 14:30 - The Revenue Streams Independent Artists Don't Know Exist 22:15 - What Most Musicians Misunderstand About Platforms 30:45 - Why Royalty Systems Are Built to Confuse & How to Beat Them 38:45 - The Hidden Cost of Building as an Immigrant 43:12 - Google's Golden Handcuffs 45:29 - Korda's Next Move: Royalty Orchestration & Micro-Label Management -------Alina Verbenchuk is the co-founder of Korda, an all-in-one music business platform empowering independent musicians to manage everything from distribution to monetization. -------Connect with Alina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinaverbenchuk/ Learn more about Korda: https://korda.co/ Alina's Book "How Platforms Work": https://bit.ly/48iE9vL -------👉Start your podcast with Riverside: http://bit.ly/4hhkT5U 👉Start your newsletter with Beehiiv: https://bit.ly/49cxfdy 👉Find Your Next Startup Job with Jack&Jill: https://bit.ly/4otVxUY 👉Work with Alex: https://bit.ly/venturetales Affiliate links - using these supports the podcast at no cost to you. -------Follow Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexzafeiris/ -------🎙️ ABOUT VENTURETALES VentureTales uncovers the untold stories of European startup founders, VCs, and operators building the next generation of innovation. Hosted by Alex Zafeiris, we go beyond the headlines to discuss real challenges, honest failures, and contrarian insights shaping European entrepreneurship. -------#MusicRevenue #IndependentArtists #MusicRoyalties #MusicTechStartup #YouTubeMusic #StartupFounder #MusicMonetization #MusicIndustry #AITools #NoCode #MusicBusiness #CreatorEconomy #RoyaltyTracking #IndependentMusic #MusicPlatform #TechEntrepreneur #StartupJourney #VentureTales #MusicTech #suno #musiccopyright #business #startupnews #technology #startupnews #business #entrepreneur #vc #indiemusic