Show Notes
At our Trapital Summit, Nathan Hubbard joined me in stage to discuss Firebird Music’s investment thesis, working with Yungblud, and the business of Taylor Swift.
CHAPTERS
04:06 Firebird’s Mission
06:46 Yungblud’s Case Study
14:16 Investing in Management Companies
21:03 Finding New Talent
23:34 Is Taylor Swift the Best CEO in Music?
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