Recognized as one of the most influential executives in the music industry, Carter has helped drive the success of numerous media and entertainment companies positioned at the intersection of technology and culture. He is the founder and CEO of Q&A, a technology and media company focused on powering the business of music via distribution, services, and data analytics. In 2020, he announced the launch of Venice Innovation Labs, a software division of Q&A that helps labels with data analysis, artist roster management, and distribution. Prior to Q&A, Carter was the founder and CEO of Atom Factory, a multi-dimensional branding, entertainment, and artist management company, and held the role of Global Head of Creator Services at Spotify.
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Q&A
Q&A is a modern music and technology company co-founded in 2019 by Troy Carter, J. Erving and Suzy Ryoo. The company seeks to empower the next generation of artists through teams, technology, tools and services. In its first move toward expansion, Q&A merged with Human Re Sources, the digital distribution and label services company launched by J. Erving in 2018. The merger allows Q&A and Human Re Sources to build an integrated ecosystem for artists via scalable software solutions as well as boutique music services with a highly collaborative artist-driven approach. This new venture is dedicated to creating an ecosystem where the “artist as an entrepreneur” is truly supported throughout their entire career. see less