Stephen Linn is the Founder of White Cup Black Lid, AmpliFLY Entertainment, and Ignite Music, companies which help artists, creators, and brands develop and grow their businesses with a combination of AI tools mixed with human expertise.

Before launching his businesses, Stephen served as SVP of Broken Bow Records’ (now BMG) artist management company and, prior to that, as Sr. Director of Music Programming and Promotion at CMT/MTV Networks.

For several years, Stephen also served as the Entrepreneur In Residence for Project Music & Entertainment at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, working with music and entertainment startup companies in the nation’s first music-tech accelerator program.

Before working in the music industry, Stephen was an award-winning television reporter, host, marketer, and author. He is also a frequent podcast guest and speaker at music, digital, and media conferences.