Dave Kusek

Created the World's Largest Online Music School

2012-01-31

Conceived idea, pitched business plan, raised capital, assembled team, and gained worldwide recognition for Berkleemusic.com (digital learning asset of Berklee College of Music) with 15,000 global students annually from 170 countries.

Music Industry Pioneer - MIDI

1990-01-31

Set the stage for the digital music market that exists today by co-founding first music software company (Passport Designs), developing online and mobile technology enabling musicians to record and produce high- quality music from anywhere. Participated in the development of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) industry standard that opened up electronic music to millions of people.

Built Leading Digital Media Consultancy

1997-09-01

Founded digital media consultancy focused on technology, marketing, and business development. Clients include AOL, IBM, Nokia, Pepsi, Berklee College of Music, EMI, Sony, School of Rock, McNally Smith, Island Music, A&M Records, BMG, Polygram, Nettwerk, Roland, Yamaha, Boston Acoustics, Liquid Audio, Kaman Music, Arnold Communications, and others.

University of Connecticut

BA

Computer Science, Marketing, Communications, Music

1980

University of Connecticut

BA

Communication, Computer Science, Music

1980

CEO

Tunezy

“Dave is a thought-leader in the music industry and continues to provide clients with outstanding results. I had the opportunity to work with him for a webinar series and his deep knowledge of the industry and network continues to impress me. I met him at the Billboard FutureSound conference where he was a judge and have been working with him ever since. Anyone in the music industry should get to know Dave!”

COO

School of Rock

“We retained Dave to help us think through and help design an extension of our existing business. He had a very thorough and thoughtful approach of understanding our core business and the needs of our current customers. He is a good, creative thinker who is capable of keeping the "rubber on the road" during brainstorming while still pushing an organization to think freshly. I would highly recommend him.”

VP Business Development

Artistworks

“In my book David is one of the finest marketing professionals out there. He is one of the pioneers of marketing online education and his curiosity is infectious. Many people say they are strategic thinkers when in reality they are more tactical. David is a true strategic thinker.”

Numerous Engagements

Kusek has spoken at events for Billboard, Christian Science Monitor, CNBC, NBC-TV, Nightly Business Report, NPR, Midem, Music Hack Day, Digital Music Forum, NAMM, AES, IEBA, MacWorld, Comdex, Digital Hollywood and has been a featured guest on radio and television stations around the world.