DTP FSD conversations WITH Ben Byram on Kaizen and the Music Industry_S01EP22_S01EP22

Exploring Music's Evolution & Tech

David T Phung sits down with Ben Byram for an engaging discussion during a Full Self-Driving ride to Gray and Cash in Monrovia. They dive deep into Ben's musical journey, from his early experiences influenced by his musician parents, to his passion for creating and producing music. Ben shares the vision and philosophy behind his startup, Kaizen, which aims to revolutionize the artist-fan relationship and make music distribution more accessible. Along the way, they explore the concepts of community building, direct-to-fan strategies, and the parallels between music and technology development. Watch as they discuss the future of music, the role of technology in the industry, and Ben's goals for Kaizen's growth.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:50 First Impressions of FSD

01:47 Ben's Musical Journey Begins

02:46 From Session Singing to Songwriting

05:48 The Evolution of Ben's Music Career

10:15 The Concept of Kaizen in Music

14:21 Arriving at the Destination

17:43 Unpacking Kaizen's Vision

18:06 Building Community Between Builders and Artists

19:39 The Power of Direct Feedback

23:47 The Concept of True Fans

30:00 Kaizen's Future Goals

34:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections

camera: dji osmo action 5 pro

executive producer: c.y. lee

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