George Howard

George Howard is a prominent figure in the music industry and academia, currently serving as a Distinguished Professor of Management at Berklee College of Music.1 His career spans various roles and achievements:

Academic Career

Howard is an Associate Professor of Management at Berklee College of Music and Brown University, where he teaches courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, copyright law, and leadership.3 He received the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2014 and was named a Distinguished Professor of Music at Berklee in March 2019.4

Industry Experience

Music Business Leadership::

• Former president of Rykodisc, one of the world's largest independent record labels
• Co-founder of TuneCore, a major independent digital music distributor
• Managed Grammy and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Carly Simon

Entrepreneurship and Consulting::

• Founder of George Howard Strategic (GHS), a consulting firm advising clients on technology integration and strategy
• Co-founder and CIO of Acme Innovation, focusing on the emerging Web3 sector
• Founder of the Association of Creative Media Entrepreneurs

Achievements and Recognition

• Named to Newsweek's list of America's 50 Greatest Disruptors for his work in developing blockchain-based products for music licensing2
• Recipient of Berklee's 2017 Distinguished Faculty Award
• Commencement speaker at Berklee's 2016 graduation ceremony

Publications and Media

Howard is a columnist for Forbes and contributes to various publications, including the New York Times.4 He has authored books such as "An Insider's Guide to the Record Industry" and "Music Publishing 101".2

George Howard's diverse experience in the music industry, combined with his academic role, positions him as a respected authority in music business and management, particularly in areas where technology intersects with the creative industries.