Eight emerging Gulf South-based music tech or tech-enabled startups have been selected for the inaugural cohort of METRONOME, the music business accelerator powered by IDEAinstitute. This significant milestone comes after a rigorous selection process, where 54 applicants vied for a spot in the program. The chosen companies demonstrated promising potential for building scalable businesses within the music industry, whether serving creators or consumers, while also showing potential to contribute to New Orleans’ music and cultural economy growth.

The METRONOME program officially kicked off last week, and the next 10+ weeks will provide opportunities for these entrepreneurs. During this period, the founders will immerse themselves in sessions, workshops, coaching and more to refine their startup concepts. The core curriculum and seminars will provide insights and knowledge necessary for scaling their businesses successfully.

Each founder in the METRONOME Fall 2023 Cohort will work closely with a dedicated, industry-focused mentor. They will also gain access to a specialized coworking space designed to foster collaboration and innovation. 

Here’s a look at the startups that make up the METRONOME Fall 2023 Cohort:

1. NOLA Now: This platform connects authentic and cultural events organized by New Orleans-based business owners and artists with community members and tourists, promoting the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
2. Event Tree: Offering an online ticketing service, Event Tree stands out by providing affiliate marketing opportunities without complications. Users can earn commissions for helping sell event tickets with minimal effort from event organizers.
3. Good Ear: Good Ear is a music listening habit tracking app that allows users to monitor the albums and artists they listen to, add personalized metadata like ratings and reviews, and engage with others’ shared metadata in their feed.
4. Jrumz: Jrumz specializes in high-performing audio technology designed to elevate sound quality and enhance the overall music experience, benefiting musicians and enthusiasts.
5. LittleCar.io: Innovating the event transportation industry, LittleCar.io simplifies transportation logistics with its user-friendly interface, making event planning and coordination a breeze.
6. Sparrow: Sparrow automates event marketing initiatives, streamlining the workload for event organizers. It offers deeper insights into events and drives ticket revenue growth through tech-enabled toolkits.
7. Synesthesia: This startup operates as an audio data engine, collecting, cataloging, and consolidating audio content and metadata for various purposes, including distribution, reporting, licensing, and monetization opportunities.
8. Tribly: Tribly empowers artists to connect directly with their fans through technology that facilitates creating, nurturing, and rewarding super fan communities.

To learn more about METRONOME or these startups, visit IDEAinstitute’s official website.