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Cool Shit, Cool People's Maria Gabriela Gironas lists their top music industry community-building recommendations.
Cool Shit, Cool People's Maria Gabriela Gironas lists their top music industry community-building recommendations.
Cool Shit, Cool People's Maria Gabriela Gironas lists their top music industry community-building recommendations.
Cool Shit, Cool People's Maria Gabriela Gironas lists their top music industry community-building recommendations.
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Maria Gabriela Gironas
Maria Gabriela Gironas, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, has followed two north stars throughout their career: elevating marginalized communities and empowering creatives to embrace technology. Over the past 10+ years, these pillars have guided their career through companies that span the entertainment and tech industries such as Reybee, Fender, YouTube, Q&A, Human Re-Sources, and Reddit. They have also worked with top artists like BTS, Isaiah Rashad, Kano, Arlo Parks, Freya Ridings, Julia Michaels, Lauv, Nick Cave, Logic, Flume, Mike Posner, Post Malone, The Black Keys, and internet favorites like T-Pain, Therapy Gecko, Madilyn Bailey, and Rick Astley.
As an entertainment and technology executive, they value driving positive change through empowering creators and building community. Currently, they are the Founder of their own company – Cool Shit, Cool People – where they continue these missions by working on artist development, talent relations, and integrated marketing with clients like BandLab, MESH, Good Party, Wide Eyed Entertainment and more. In addition to their company, Maria serves as an advisory member of multiple platforms in the creator space including ShowUp, Showcase, and Artist Verified. Outside of their work, they are currently the General Manager of Keychange U.S. – a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented gender creatives with training, mentoring, and network support. Most recently, Maria was the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, & Community at Women In Music where they worked to create sustainable change for women in music at all stages of their careers.
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Maria Gabriela Gironas
Maria Gabriela Gironas, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, has followed two north stars throughout their career: elevating marginalized communities and empowering creatives to embrace technology. Over the past 10+ years, these pillars have guided their career through companies that span the entertainment and tech industries such as Reybee, Fender, YouTube, Q&A, Human Re-Sources, and Reddit. They have also worked with top artists like BTS, Isaiah Rashad, Kano, Arlo Parks, Freya Ridings, Julia Michaels, Lauv, Nick Cave, Logic, Flume, Mike Posner, Post Malone, The Black Keys, and internet favorites like T-Pain, Therapy Gecko, Madilyn Bailey, and Rick Astley.
As an entertainment and technology executive, they value driving positive change through empowering creators and building community. Currently, they are the Founder of their own company – Cool Shit, Cool People – where they continue these missions by working on artist development, talent relations, and integrated marketing with clients like BandLab, MESH, Good Party, Wide Eyed Entertainment and more. In addition to their company, Maria serves as an advisory member of multiple platforms in the creator space including ShowUp, Showcase, and Artist Verified. Outside of their work, they are currently the General Manager of Keychange U.S. – a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented gender creatives with training, mentoring, and network support. Most recently, Maria was the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, & Community at Women In Music where they worked to create sustainable change for women in music at all stages of their careers.
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Maria Gabriela Gironas
Maria Gabriela Gironas, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, has followed two north stars throughout their career: elevating marginalized communities and empowering creatives to embrace technology. Over the past 10+ years, these pillars have guided their career through companies that span the entertainment and tech industries such as Reybee, Fender, YouTube, Q&A, Human Re-Sources, and Reddit. They have also worked with top artists like BTS, Isaiah Rashad, Kano, Arlo Parks, Freya Ridings, Julia Michaels, Lauv, Nick Cave, Logic, Flume, Mike Posner, Post Malone, The Black Keys, and internet favorites like T-Pain, Therapy Gecko, Madilyn Bailey, and Rick Astley.
As an entertainment and technology executive, they value driving positive change through empowering creators and building community. Currently, they are the Founder of their own company – Cool Shit, Cool People – where they continue these missions by working on artist development, talent relations, and integrated marketing with clients like BandLab, MESH, Good Party, Wide Eyed Entertainment and more. In addition to their company, Maria serves as an advisory member of multiple platforms in the creator space including ShowUp, Showcase, and Artist Verified. Outside of their work, they are currently the General Manager of Keychange U.S. – a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented gender creatives with training, mentoring, and network support. Most recently, Maria was the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, & Community at Women In Music where they worked to create sustainable change for women in music at all stages of their careers.
I’m really proud of the business I have built over the years, which has is based on a simple mantra: I want to spend the rest of my life working with cool people doing cool shit. If you’re looking to bridge the gap between tech and music, looking to develop out your creator platform, looking for a project manager, for product marketing, an artist marketing campaign, or an advisor, I’m here!
I’m really proud of the business I have built over the years, which has is based on a simple mantra: I want to spend the rest of my life working with cool people doing cool shit. If you’re looking to bridge the gap between tech and music, looking to develop out your creator platform, looking for a project manager, for product marketing, an artist marketing campaign, or an advisor, I’m here!
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I’m really proud of the business I have built over the years, which has is based on a simple mantra: I want to spend the rest of my life working with cool people doing cool shit. If you’re looking to bridge the gap between tech and music, looking to develop out your creator platform, looking for a project manager, for product marketing, an artist marketing campaign, or an advisor, I’m here!
I’m really proud of the business I have built over the years, which has is based on a simple mantra: I want to spend the rest of my life working with cool people doing cool shit. If you’re looking to bridge the gap between tech and music, looking to develop out your creator platform, looking for a project manager, for product marketing, an artist marketing campaign, or an advisor, I’m here!
ShowUp bridges the gap between artists and the organizations they care about. If you want to find out how to get more into activism, and want to better understand organizations that relate to the issues you’re passionate about, check them out. They also just hosted the first ShowUp Action Summit in Nashville, so expect more to come in a city near you!
ShowUp bridges the gap between artists and the organizations they care about. If you want to find out how to get more into activism, and want to better understand organizations that relate to the issues you’re passionate about, check them out. They also just hosted the first ShowUp Action Summit in Nashville, so expect more to come in a city near you!
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ShowUp bridges the gap between artists and the organizations they care about. If you want to find out how to get more into activism, and want to better understand organizations that relate to the issues you’re passionate about, check them out. They also just hosted the first ShowUp Action Summit in Nashville, so expect more to come in a city near you!
ShowUp bridges the gap between artists and the organizations they care about. If you want to find out how to get more into activism, and want to better understand organizations that relate to the issues you’re passionate about, check them out. They also just hosted the first ShowUp Action Summit in Nashville, so expect more to come in a city near you!
I love music so much, and there is no purer joy than stumbling into and becoming obsessed with a new song you love. Showcase gives you a song from an amazing artist curated by humans every day. It’s an easy way to start filling up your music libraries with some of the best new artists— no algorithms allowed!
I love music so much, and there is no purer joy than stumbling into and becoming obsessed with a new song you love. Showcase gives you a song from an amazing artist curated by humans every day. It’s an easy way to start filling up your music libraries with some of the best new artists— no algorithms allowed!
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I love music so much, and there is no purer joy than stumbling into and becoming obsessed with a new song you love. Showcase gives you a song from an amazing artist curated by humans every day. It’s an easy way to start filling up your music libraries with some of the best new artists— no algorithms allowed!
I love music so much, and there is no purer joy than stumbling into and becoming obsessed with a new song you love. Showcase gives you a song from an amazing artist curated by humans every day. It’s an easy way to start filling up your music libraries with some of the best new artists— no algorithms allowed!
I wish everyone’s first introduction to the music industry were through The Digilogue. The excellent humans behind this community have created something special for folks looking to educate themselves more about the music industry, grow their network, and find their next job. They are a warm hug in community form!
I wish everyone’s first introduction to the music industry were through The Digilogue. The excellent humans behind this community have created something special for folks looking to educate themselves more about the music industry, grow their network, and find their next job. They are a warm hug in community form!
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I wish everyone’s first introduction to the music industry were through The Digilogue. The excellent humans behind this community have created something special for folks looking to educate themselves more about the music industry, grow their network, and find their next job. They are a warm hug in community form!
I wish everyone’s first introduction to the music industry were through The Digilogue. The excellent humans behind this community have created something special for folks looking to educate themselves more about the music industry, grow their network, and find their next job. They are a warm hug in community form!
I have been a member of Women In Music since college and, over the years, have grown into the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community. I am so grateful for the friends I’ve made through the organization. It’s led me to new jobs, friends, and professional development. I promise you will find some wonderful humans who will be there throughout your career journey.
I have been a member of Women In Music since college and, over the years, have grown into the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community. I am so grateful for the friends I’ve made through the organization. It’s led me to new jobs, friends, and professional development. I promise you will find some wonderful humans who will be there throughout your career journey.
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Communities & Networking Groups
I have been a member of Women In Music since college and, over the years, have grown into the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community. I am so grateful for the friends I’ve made through the organization. It’s led me to new jobs, friends, and professional development. I promise you will find some wonderful humans who will be there throughout your career journey.
I have been a member of Women In Music since college and, over the years, have grown into the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community. I am so grateful for the friends I’ve made through the organization. It’s led me to new jobs, friends, and professional development. I promise you will find some wonderful humans who will be there throughout your career journey.
Since 2017, Keychange has been a global movement uplifting the underrepresented in the music industry. 13% of songwriters between 2012-2023 were women, 3 in 5 women in the music industry have experienced sexual assault, and there are so many other sobering stats on why the need for organizations like Keychange U.S. are critical to the current state of our industry towards women, gender-expansive individuals, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and more.
Since 2017, Keychange has been a global movement uplifting the underrepresented in the music industry. 13% of songwriters between 2012-2023 were women, 3 in 5 women in the music industry have experienced sexual assault, and there are so many other sobering stats on why the need for organizations like Keychange U.S. are critical to the current state of our industry towards women, gender-expansive individuals, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and more.
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Communities & Networking Groups
Since 2017, Keychange has been a global movement uplifting the underrepresented in the music industry. 13% of songwriters between 2012-2023 were women, 3 in 5 women in the music industry have experienced sexual assault, and there are so many other sobering stats on why the need for organizations like Keychange U.S. are critical to the current state of our industry towards women, gender-expansive individuals, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and more.
Since 2017, Keychange has been a global movement uplifting the underrepresented in the music industry. 13% of songwriters between 2012-2023 were women, 3 in 5 women in the music industry have experienced sexual assault, and there are so many other sobering stats on why the need for organizations like Keychange U.S. are critical to the current state of our industry towards women, gender-expansive individuals, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and more.
If you are a Latinx and/or Hispanic person reading this, join Industry In Spanglish. Find community with other leaders in the cultura. We host networking events, workshops, and more for anyone in the Latinx and/or Hispanic community looking to enter or grow in the entertainment industry.
If you are a Latinx and/or Hispanic person reading this, join Industry In Spanglish. Find community with other leaders in the cultura. We host networking events, workshops, and more for anyone in the Latinx and/or Hispanic community looking to enter or grow in the entertainment industry.
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Communities & Networking Groups
If you are a Latinx and/or Hispanic person reading this, join Industry In Spanglish. Find community with other leaders in the cultura. We host networking events, workshops, and more for anyone in the Latinx and/or Hispanic community looking to enter or grow in the entertainment industry.
If you are a Latinx and/or Hispanic person reading this, join Industry In Spanglish. Find community with other leaders in the cultura. We host networking events, workshops, and more for anyone in the Latinx and/or Hispanic community looking to enter or grow in the entertainment industry.
"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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I really haven’t spoken about this publicly, but I was diagnosed with OCD a little under two years ago, and it was both illuminating and isolating. RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) is a professional platform equipping the music and live entertainment industry with disability-inclusive tools, programming, and strategy. For folks like me with OCD, or other disability and access needs, this is an incredible community. If you are trying to do the work of DEI and aren’t including accessibility in the conversation, you’re doing it wrong.
I really haven’t spoken about this publicly, but I was diagnosed with OCD a little under two years ago, and it was both illuminating and isolating. RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) is a professional platform equipping the music and live entertainment industry with disability-inclusive tools, programming, and strategy. For folks like me with OCD, or other disability and access needs, this is an incredible community. If you are trying to do the work of DEI and aren’t including accessibility in the conversation, you’re doing it wrong.
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I really haven’t spoken about this publicly, but I was diagnosed with OCD a little under two years ago, and it was both illuminating and isolating. RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) is a professional platform equipping the music and live entertainment industry with disability-inclusive tools, programming, and strategy. For folks like me with OCD, or other disability and access needs, this is an incredible community. If you are trying to do the work of DEI and aren’t including accessibility in the conversation, you’re doing it wrong.
I really haven’t spoken about this publicly, but I was diagnosed with OCD a little under two years ago, and it was both illuminating and isolating. RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) is a professional platform equipping the music and live entertainment industry with disability-inclusive tools, programming, and strategy. For folks like me with OCD, or other disability and access needs, this is an incredible community. If you are trying to do the work of DEI and aren’t including accessibility in the conversation, you’re doing it wrong.
As an independent contractor, saving receipts and keeping up with expenses is always a struggle. Rocket Money connects all my accounts, and then you can automate a label system for certain expenses and easily export it to do your taxes, manage your budget, etc. A bonus is that it can also help you automatically cancel unused subscriptions and even get a better deal on bills like phone or internet!
As an independent contractor, saving receipts and keeping up with expenses is always a struggle. Rocket Money connects all my accounts, and then you can automate a label system for certain expenses and easily export it to do your taxes, manage your budget, etc. A bonus is that it can also help you automatically cancel unused subscriptions and even get a better deal on bills like phone or internet!
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As an independent contractor, saving receipts and keeping up with expenses is always a struggle. Rocket Money connects all my accounts, and then you can automate a label system for certain expenses and easily export it to do your taxes, manage your budget, etc. A bonus is that it can also help you automatically cancel unused subscriptions and even get a better deal on bills like phone or internet!
As an independent contractor, saving receipts and keeping up with expenses is always a struggle. Rocket Money connects all my accounts, and then you can automate a label system for certain expenses and easily export it to do your taxes, manage your budget, etc. A bonus is that it can also help you automatically cancel unused subscriptions and even get a better deal on bills like phone or internet!
I have been shocked by the number of people who don’t have Tab, but let me sell it to you easily: you will never have to worry about how you’re splitting the check again. Use Tab if you ever find yourself at a dinner with a big group and want to be the good guy by not making the waiter split it in 17 ways. It scans the receipt, you label who covered what, and it breaks down tax/tip!
I have been shocked by the number of people who don’t have Tab, but let me sell it to you easily: you will never have to worry about how you’re splitting the check again. Use Tab if you ever find yourself at a dinner with a big group and want to be the good guy by not making the waiter split it in 17 ways. It scans the receipt, you label who covered what, and it breaks down tax/tip!
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I have been shocked by the number of people who don’t have Tab, but let me sell it to you easily: you will never have to worry about how you’re splitting the check again. Use Tab if you ever find yourself at a dinner with a big group and want to be the good guy by not making the waiter split it in 17 ways. It scans the receipt, you label who covered what, and it breaks down tax/tip!
I have been shocked by the number of people who don’t have Tab, but let me sell it to you easily: you will never have to worry about how you’re splitting the check again. Use Tab if you ever find yourself at a dinner with a big group and want to be the good guy by not making the waiter split it in 17 ways. It scans the receipt, you label who covered what, and it breaks down tax/tip!
I’ve tried many mobile video editing apps over the years, but Videoleap has been my favorite. It is super easy for anyone with any skill level in video editing and has so many built-in templates to start a project. This is a great complementary tool if you do anything with TikTok editing or Canva.
I’ve tried many mobile video editing apps over the years, but Videoleap has been my favorite. It is super easy for anyone with any skill level in video editing and has so many built-in templates to start a project. This is a great complementary tool if you do anything with TikTok editing or Canva.
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I’ve tried many mobile video editing apps over the years, but Videoleap has been my favorite. It is super easy for anyone with any skill level in video editing and has so many built-in templates to start a project. This is a great complementary tool if you do anything with TikTok editing or Canva.
I’ve tried many mobile video editing apps over the years, but Videoleap has been my favorite. It is super easy for anyone with any skill level in video editing and has so many built-in templates to start a project. This is a great complementary tool if you do anything with TikTok editing or Canva.
I’m very lucky to say growing up, I had almost every meal with my family. Never a dinner without my parents or some relative lovingly crashing into a meal at our home. I initially created Never Eat Alone to help me find nice folks to share a meal with at conferences and events. Now, it’s grown into city chapters, with community members organizing their own hangs and meals, and it’s been really beautiful to watch. If you’re interested, hit me directly to join!
I’m very lucky to say growing up, I had almost every meal with my family. Never a dinner without my parents or some relative lovingly crashing into a meal at our home. I initially created Never Eat Alone to help me find nice folks to share a meal with at conferences and events. Now, it’s grown into city chapters, with community members organizing their own hangs and meals, and it’s been really beautiful to watch. If you’re interested, hit me directly to join!
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I’m very lucky to say growing up, I had almost every meal with my family. Never a dinner without my parents or some relative lovingly crashing into a meal at our home. I initially created Never Eat Alone to help me find nice folks to share a meal with at conferences and events. Now, it’s grown into city chapters, with community members organizing their own hangs and meals, and it’s been really beautiful to watch. If you’re interested, hit me directly to join!
I’m very lucky to say growing up, I had almost every meal with my family. Never a dinner without my parents or some relative lovingly crashing into a meal at our home. I initially created Never Eat Alone to help me find nice folks to share a meal with at conferences and events. Now, it’s grown into city chapters, with community members organizing their own hangs and meals, and it’s been really beautiful to watch. If you’re interested, hit me directly to join!
Jamie Hart founded Hart & Songs because she is passionate about helping artists and companies understand their rights. To guarantee you are getting paid accurately for your music, contact Jamie immediately to ensure you are registered correctly with your PRO, SoundExchange, MLC, and more.
Jamie Hart founded Hart & Songs because she is passionate about helping artists and companies understand their rights. To guarantee you are getting paid accurately for your music, contact Jamie immediately to ensure you are registered correctly with your PRO, SoundExchange, MLC, and more.
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Artist Management Companies
Performing Rights Organizations (PROs)
Jamie Hart founded Hart & Songs because she is passionate about helping artists and companies understand their rights. To guarantee you are getting paid accurately for your music, contact Jamie immediately to ensure you are registered correctly with your PRO, SoundExchange, MLC, and more.
Jamie Hart founded Hart & Songs because she is passionate about helping artists and companies understand their rights. To guarantee you are getting paid accurately for your music, contact Jamie immediately to ensure you are registered correctly with your PRO, SoundExchange, MLC, and more.
I’ve been a client of Jump.Global in the past, and found it so helpful for my career. I struggled a lot with saying no to different opportunities, and they became my council and protected me from overdoing it. Nick and JJ are my dear friends, and I recommend them to anyone looking to invest more in their personal brand.
I’ve been a client of Jump.Global in the past, and found it so helpful for my career. I struggled a lot with saying no to different opportunities, and they became my council and protected me from overdoing it. Nick and JJ are my dear friends, and I recommend them to anyone looking to invest more in their personal brand.
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I’ve been a client of Jump.Global in the past, and found it so helpful for my career. I struggled a lot with saying no to different opportunities, and they became my council and protected me from overdoing it. Nick and JJ are my dear friends, and I recommend them to anyone looking to invest more in their personal brand.
I’ve been a client of Jump.Global in the past, and found it so helpful for my career. I struggled a lot with saying no to different opportunities, and they became my council and protected me from overdoing it. Nick and JJ are my dear friends, and I recommend them to anyone looking to invest more in their personal brand.
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Queer-owned social media marketing company full of wonderful humans. If you’re looking for a team that will think strategically and always approach their clients with compassion, I can’t think of a better group of people.
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Maria Gabriela Gironas
Maria Gabriela Gironas, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, has followed two north stars throughout their career: elevating marginalized communities and empowering creatives to embrace technology. Over the past 10+ years, these pillars have guided their career through companies that span the entertainment and tech industries such as Reybee, Fender, YouTube, Q&A, Human Re-Sources, and Reddit. They have also worked with top artists like BTS, Isaiah Rashad, Kano, Arlo Parks, Freya Ridings, Julia Michaels, Lauv, Nick Cave, Logic, Flume, Mike Posner, Post Malone, The Black Keys, and internet favorites like T-Pain, Therapy Gecko, Madilyn Bailey, and Rick Astley.
As an entertainment and technology executive, they value driving positive change through empowering creators and building community. Currently, they are the Founder of their own company – Cool Shit, Cool People – where they continue these missions by working on artist development, talent relations, and integrated marketing with clients like BandLab, MESH, Good Party, Wide Eyed Entertainment and more. In addition to their company, Maria serves as an advisory member of multiple platforms in the creator space including ShowUp, Showcase, and Artist Verified. Outside of their work, they are currently the General Manager of Keychange U.S. – a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented gender creatives with training, mentoring, and network support. Most recently, Maria was the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, & Community at Women In Music where they worked to create sustainable change for women in music at all stages of their careers.
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Maria Gabriela Gironas
Maria Gabriela Gironas, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, has followed two north stars throughout their career: elevating marginalized communities and empowering creatives to embrace technology. Over the past 10+ years, these pillars have guided their career through companies that span the entertainment and tech industries such as Reybee, Fender, YouTube, Q&A, Human Re-Sources, and Reddit. They have also worked with top artists like BTS, Isaiah Rashad, Kano, Arlo Parks, Freya Ridings, Julia Michaels, Lauv, Nick Cave, Logic, Flume, Mike Posner, Post Malone, The Black Keys, and internet favorites like T-Pain, Therapy Gecko, Madilyn Bailey, and Rick Astley.
As an entertainment and technology executive, they value driving positive change through empowering creators and building community. Currently, they are the Founder of their own company – Cool Shit, Cool People – where they continue these missions by working on artist development, talent relations, and integrated marketing with clients like BandLab, MESH, Good Party, Wide Eyed Entertainment and more. In addition to their company, Maria serves as an advisory member of multiple platforms in the creator space including ShowUp, Showcase, and Artist Verified. Outside of their work, they are currently the General Manager of Keychange U.S. – a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented gender creatives with training, mentoring, and network support. Most recently, Maria was the Global Chair of Diversity, Inclusion, & Community at Women In Music where they worked to create sustainable change for women in music at all stages of their careers.
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