Peter Sinclair

CEO & Co-Founder at beatBread

Peter Sinclair is a growth-focused entrepreneur who co-founded beatBread in 2020.1 2 As the CEO and Co-Founder of beatBread, Sinclair leads a company that provides funding for independent artists, labels, and distributors as an alternative to traditional record label deals.1 3

Background and Education

Sinclair has an impressive educational background, having graduated from:

Williams College with a BA in Chemistry & Philosophy, magna cum laude
Harvard Law School with a JD, cum laude5

Professional Experience

Prior to founding beatBread, Sinclair held several notable positions:

SVP of Consumer and E-commerce at Universal Music Group1
Leadership roles in various functions and business units at venture-backed entertainment, e-commerce, and financial services companies, including:
- ScoreBig.com
- GreenDot
- Provide Commerce2 4

beatBread

Under Sinclair's leadership, beatBread has achieved significant milestones:

Raised a $34 million USD seed round1
Partnered with over a dozen of the world's largest music distributors1
Developed unique AI technology for assessing and funding artists1
Provides more than one advance to artists every day1
Offers funding for both existing catalogs and unreleased projects1

beatBread's mission is to empower artists to advance their careers without giving up control of their music or creative decision-making.2 4 The company uses data-driven approaches to offer flexible funding options, allowing artists to maintain their independence while securing necessary resources for growth.3

Industry Impact

Sinclair is actively involved in discussions about the changing landscape of the music industry. He has participated in panels such as "The Demise of the Major Deal: What Happens Next?" at Mondo.NYC, exploring how new funding models are shifting power back to artists.2

Peter Sinclair's work with beatBread is contributing to the transformation of how artists access funding in the music industry, providing alternatives to traditional label deals and empowering independent musicians.3 6