“What if we could teach a computer to recognize music?” This bold question sparked the creation of Shazam, and the rest, as they say, is history—or is it? In this episode of Faces of the Future-Ready, Chris Barton, the visionary founder of Shazam, takes us behind the scenes of the groundbreaking AI innovation that defined the company. But this isn’t just a story about technology—it’s about persistence, ingenuity, and the journey of turning an ambitious idea into a global phenomenon. Chris shares how Shazam uncovered the unique opportunity AI presented, transforming a bold concept into a world-changing product. But great technology alone doesn’t build a business—strategy, execution, and resilience do. Shazam’s path to its remarkable $400M acquisition by Apple is a masterclass in vision, timing, and staying ahead of the curve. In this episode, we explore: How Shazam went from an ambitious idea to an industry-changing success The challenges of pioneering AI before it was mainstream Lessons in balancing vision, execution, and scalability in tech This is a can’t-miss conversation about innovation, risk-taking, and the boldness to think differently.

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