Ty Roberts

Chief Executive Officer at Fantracks Digital

Ty Roberts has had an extensive career in the music and technology industry. Ty currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Fantracks Digital LLC, a position they have held since 2020. In addition, they have worked as a Strategic Advisor for companies such as Musixmatch, Deezer, and MQA Ltd.

Before their current roles, Ty Roberts worked as a Strategic Advisor for TIDAL from 2018 to 2022, where they played a key role in developing strategic partnerships and implementing new audio and video technologies. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Technology Officer for Universal Music Group from 2016 to 2017, where they focused on driving the adoption of new technologies and creating immersive experiences for artists and listeners.

Ty Roberts also has a strong background in software development and multimedia. Ty served as the Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of Music for Gracenote from 1998 to 2016, where they played a major role in building partnerships and managing the company's R&D and IP portfolio. Additionally, they co-founded and served as the CEO of ION Music from 1992 to 1998, where they pioneered the creation of enhanced audio CDs with multimedia content.

Before their leadership roles, Ty Roberts worked at Apple Computer, Inc. from 1989 to 1994, where they were a key contributor to the development of the QuickTime technology and collaborated with music artists to incorporate real music videos into the platform. Prior to that, they co-founded and served as the Director of Advanced Technology for Lightsource Computer Images, Inc., where they played a crucial role in the creation and commercialization of QuickTime and was involved in the emerging field of digital video applications.

Throughout their career, Ty Roberts has demonstrated a strong passion for combining music and technology to deliver innovative and immersive experiences for artists and listeners.

Ty Roberts attended Diablo Valley College, where they pursued undergraduate studies. It is unclear when their enrollment at this institution began or ended. Prior to attending Diablo Valley College, Ty Roberts attended Monte Vista High School, although the specific dates of attendance are unknown. No degrees or fields of study are provided for either educational experience.

Links

Previous companies

Apple logo

Timeline

  • Chief Executive Officer

    May, 2020 - present