Tony Brancato
Guest Lecturer - Music Industry (Influence and Data Mining)
Tony Brancato is the co-founder of The Influence Project, a cultural preservation initiative that is leveraging technology and data science to illuminate the connections of influence across musicians and other artists throughout history. He has been developing digital products in the media, healthcare and financial technology industries for over 20 years. He’s held leadership positions at The New York Times, Amazon, and several successful startups, and is currently spearheading the development of a revolutionary bank designed specifically for the underserved needs of retired Americans. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two kids and dog.
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