allen bargfrede

Allen Bargfrede is a seasoned strategic advisor and operating partner with a keen focus on the intersection of music, media, and technology.

With a strong background in law, Allen co-founded Verifi Media to address data challenges in the music industry, emphasizing the potential of enterprise blockchain technology.

His expertise extends to advising startups and corporations on blockchain integration, as well as providing legal counsel on copyright matters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies.

Allen's contributions to the music industry are underscored by his role in launching the Rethink Music thinktank at Berklee College of Music and his authoring of the acclaimed book 'Music Law in the Digital Age'.

An accomplished academic, Allen has pursued advanced degrees from respected institutions like Erasmus School of Law, The University of Texas School of Law, and Northwestern University.

Throughout his career, Allen has held notable positions at organizations such as Verifi Media, Flipboard, Avance Advisors, and Berklee College of Music, where he served as an associate professor and managing director.

His international experience in France and Spain, coupled with his media presence on platforms like NPR and C-SPAN, underscores his global influence in the realms of music, media, and copyright.

Allen has been widely quoted in reputable publications like The New York Times and Forbes, and has graced industry conferences and universities worldwide as a distinguished speaker.