26 Jan 2025
35m

Inside Suno, the AI Music App You Won't Be Able to Stop Listening To | Mikey Shulman (Suno)

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Behind the Craft

In this interview, Peter Yang speaks with Mikey Shulman, the CEO and co-founder of Suno, an AI platform that generates songs from text prompts. Mikey discusses his background, the circuitous route to starting Suno, and the company's vision to make music more valuable and engaging for a billion people by blurring the lines between creation and consumption. They explore how Suno's music models work, the importance of user experience, and strategies for building AI products that users find enjoyable and retentive. Mikey shares insights into Suno's user base, practical tips for creating great songs, and the company's plans for 2025, including making music more social and working with professional artists. He also touches on the challenges and opportunities in the music industry, the impact of streaming, and the importance of building a good future for AI in music.

Outlines

Part 1: Vision and Genesis of Suno

Part 2: User Experience and Product Development

Part 3: Challenges, Future, and Advice

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