Mission Makers
From Founding Spinnin' Records to Pioneering a New Music Economy with Eelko van Kooten @ ADE
Episode notes
What does it take to grow a $100 million business in the music industry?
Recorded live from Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), we dive into the journey of Eelko van Kooten, the mastermind behind Spinnin’ Records and the visionary force behind Collabhouse, a platform redefining the music economy.
Under Eelko’s leadership, Spinnin' Records not only launched the careers of artists like Martin Garrix and Oliver Heldens but also set a new industry standard in music marketing and digital distribution, cementing its place as a trendsetting label that consistently shaped the electronic music landscape.
Join us as we explore:
✅ Spotting and nurturing top talent
✅ The elements that make a hit record
✅ The invisible challenges of leadership
✅ Predictions on the future evolution of electronic music
✅ Navigating leadership in a high-stakes music business
✅ Insights on talent management, resilience, and sustaining success
✅ How Collabhouse empowers artists to grow without traditional label constraints
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➤ Credits:
Music: Mission Makers - N1NJA (Unreleased)
Producer: Farah Nanji
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