Alan Jin

Alan Jin is a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Surreal, a company that was originally known as Muso. Here are some key points about his background and career:

Education and Early Career

Alan Jin attended Monash University from 2012 to 2016, where he studied Science and Communications. Before co-founding Muso, he had a diverse range of roles, including working as an Acting Teacher at Stage School Australia, a Marketing Assistant and Business Coordinator at Traffik, and a Business Coordinator and Account Executive at Clemenger BBDO. He also worked as a Production Manager at Bestoh Productions from February 2018 to December 2018.1

Co-Founding Muso/Surreal

In January 2018, Alan Jin co-founded Muso along with Brandon Crimmins and Jeremiah Siemianow. The company initially focused on creating more live music events in Australia and New Zealand by linking venues and artists. Over time, Muso expanded significantly, hosting over 50,000 gigs in 900+ venues for 8,000+ artists.26

Rebranding to Surreal

At the start of 2023, the company rebranded from Muso to Surreal, broadening its scope from just live music to a wider range of entertainment, including quiz nights, drag queens, dancers, comedians, and more. This change reflected the company's new mission to emphasize the importance of novel and exciting live experiences.2

Current Role and Achievements

As the COO of Surreal, Alan Jin is involved in building the world's live entertainment infrastructure. The company has grown to host over 90,000 gigs per year and operates in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. He is also a speaker and industry mentor, sharing insights on early-stage customer engagement and startup growth.345

You can find more details about Alan Jin on his LinkedIn profile under the username alan-jin-33b298124.4