Episode 16: An Unpredictable Road Traveled - A Conversation with Conor Brennan-Burke, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CEO of AI Music Company AbleGen
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In this episode, hosts Michael and John welcome Conor Brennan-Burke, Co-Founder and CEO of AbleGen. Conor delves into his unique journey from a growing up on a farm in western New York, to international study abroad in India and Ghana, to a career in consulting and tech startups. He reflects on his homeschooling and self-directed learning experiences, highlighting his persistent passion for music. Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Conor recounts his time at Checkr and Pave, emphasizing the pivotal moments that led to founding AbleGen, a company revolutionizing music creation with AI. He engages in the AI-created music debate, advocating for the embrace of AI's potential. Conor's story is a testament to risk-taking, forging personal paths, and the significance of finding a supportive peer group while remaining authentic.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace non-traditional paths and be willing to take risks.
Follow your passion and pursue your interests.
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and explore the unknown.
Carve your own path and don't be afraid to swim against the current.
You can find out more about Conor and his company via the below social channels!
Personal:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbrennanburke/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conor.brennanburke1/
X/twitter: https://twitter.com/conorbb33
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