AMPOLLO, a music production and fan engagement platform, has made waves in the music industry by announcing the formation of a new advisory board. The company, which recently secured significant early-stage funding, boasts a team of industry veterans and experts at the helm.
Founded by CEO Yoram Ben-Israel, CMO Mark Alexiou, and Rebekah Pennington, AMPOLLO prides itself on offering a diverse set of user-friendly tools and engagement opportunities tailored to music creators. The platform, launched in September 2024, provides innovative studio tools for collaborative music creation, remixing, and audience interaction, aiming to revolutionize the way artists engage with their fans.
The newly unveiled advisory board comprises distinguished personalities from the music industry, including Andy Saunders, the Founder and CEO of Velocity Communications, and Emily White, a seasoned Product Manager from Spotify. Additionally, the board features Colin Barlow, formerly of RCA and Polydor, Karl Nielsen, an artist manager with expertise in branding, and Charlie Rapino, a renowned record producer and former A&R Director at Sony Music International.
According to AMPOLLO, the advisory board’s primary role will be to serve as a strategic voice for the company, providing insights, guidance, and expertise on crucial matters related to the platform’s global expansion and industry positioning. Chaired by Andy Saunders, the board is set to convene quarterly to shape AMPOLLO’s overarching global strategy and contribute to its growth trajectory.
The platform’s key offerings include stem separation, video and audio recording capabilities, customizable mixing desks, and social media engagement tools, among others. AMPOLLO aims to open up new revenue streams for artists, labels, and rightsholders by facilitating immersive, gamified experiences that enhance audience interaction and music distribution.
In a statement, CEO Yoram Ben-Israel expressed enthusiasm about the future of the music industry, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to supporting creators and fostering collaborative opportunities. The advisory board members echoed this sentiment, highlighting their shared vision of empowering artists and driving innovation within the music landscape.
The strategic collaboration between AMPOLLO and its advisory board signals a significant step towards reshaping the music industry’s dynamics and creating sustainable opportunities for artists and producers. With a focus on fostering creativity, collaboration, and audience engagement, AMPOLLO is poised to make a lasting impact on the evolving music ecosystem.