#126 - Jon Satterley - Inside The Music Industry & The Future of Gaming

Jon Satterley is the CEO & Co-Founder of Fortress. A huge multi-level complex in the heart of Melbourne, home to 100's of playable devices, games, a tavern and an e-sports arena. Jon is also a former Managing Director (Australasia) at Roadrunner Records. 

We were fortunate enough to sit down with Jon at the ultra-impressive Fortress, Melbourne and cover many different topics including gaming, music and entertainment. 

Jon gave us an incredible behind the scenes look into the initial vision of Fortress and how it came to be. Including raising capital, getting through Covid after it struck one week after their launch and even an insight into his personal journey through the world of gaming. 

We also got an intimate glimpse into Jon's other major passion...music. More specifically...metal. 

For over 16 years Jon worked at Roadrunner Records and was Managing Director Australasia for 12 of them and later relocated to New York City in a role of Senior VP of New Media & Global Business Development. 

Jon shared some of the secrets of the music industry including what's in the contracts of record deals, relationships and touring with some of the biggest bands in the world like Slipknot & Nickelback and the rise of digital and the challenges faced with illegal streaming and IP theft. 

Jon also sprinkled some amazing stories through the episode too and we know you're going to love this one. 

Sit back, enjoy and take a ride into the exciting new world of gaming, music & broader entertainment! 

 

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Connect with Jon on LinkedIn here - Jon Satterley | LinkedIn

 

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