Kakoona

Empowering digital music distribution as the world's first embeddable, streaming, social retailer. #followbysound

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Media and Entertainment
  • Location Denver, CO, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded January 2013
  • Employees 3
  • Website kakoona.com

Company Summary

We empower digital music distribution as a socially charged, video-based music and entertainment retailer. We target brands that advertise and sell within the music and entertainment industries. Our player features a powerful set of e-commerce, ad, and social functionalities that form the backbone of Kakoona. Our proprietary in-stream purchasing gives users an interactive video environment to buy, share, and enjoy dynamic content with 1 click.

Team

  • Founder

    Relying on his background within the action sports industry, Joel founded Humanoid Wakeboards. Inspired by manufacturing techniques used in snowboarding, he developed one of the 1st hybrid sandwich construction wakeboards. He attributes his success to a distinctive brand vision, ability to streamline operations, and a strong work ethic. Using his passion for action sports & tech, he’s created Kakoona to make an impact in the industries he loves.

  • Advertising Manager

    Born and raised in Boulder, CO., Matthew found his calling as an entrepreneur at a young age. After selling a Kegerator business while in college, his dedication within the skiing industry proved to open new opportunities. He assisted BCA develop, manufacture, sell and market snow safety equipment. Outside of BCA, he started a small company facilitating financial efficiencies within foreign markets.

  • VP of Music

    During his four year stint as VP of Music Marketing at Grooveshark , he secured and maintained licensing deals with over sixty labels. He spearheaded their artist development platform, the first comprehensive analytics suite that attracted more than 35k artists. During his most recent position as A&R Manager with Complex Media, he developed partnerships with agencies and promoters to create custom ad campaigns to benefit premier touring artists.

Advisors

  • Curt Zamec
    Advisor
    Unconfirmed
    Glenn Hartman
    Advisor
    Unconfirmed

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