Eric Allen

Eric Allen is the CEO and President of Lisnr, a company specializing in ultrasonic audio technology. He has held this position since February 2015, guiding Lisnr's development as a leader in the field of secure and seamless data transmission using inaudible sound, known as Smart Tones™. Under his leadership, Lisnr has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition at the CES Innovation Awards.12

Professional Background::

• Gracenote, Inc.: Before joining Lisnr, Allen served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Music, Auto, and Addressability at Gracenote from April 2014 to March 2015. He managed Gracenote's $90 million music business, working with major clients like Apple and Spotify.13
• Sony Corporation: Prior to Gracenote, he was the SVP of Professional Services & Customer Success at Sony from February 2012 to February 2014, overseeing global service delivery for Sony's professional products.12
• Early Career: Allen began his career in the music industry as a touring musician before transitioning into technology. He has also held roles at various companies, including XLR8 Mobile and Itochu Technology.123

Education:: Eric Allen studied Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley.12

His unique blend of experience in both music and technology positions him well to lead Lisnr into future innovations in audio communication.