Biography
Alisha Outridge is a dynamic technology leader and serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience at the forefront of the music, media & tech industries. As the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO) at Byte&Chord, Alisha leads the development of cutting-edge AI-driven platforms that are transforming how music is created, shared, and monetized via her work in both the music tech and education industry. Her work integrates real-time analytics and insights, revolutionizing artist valuation and the monetization of entertainment content as well as testing out new artist-owned AI/ML models that can create new income streams for artists to monetize their work directly to tech companies.
Alisha’s extensive background includes senior executive roles at industry giants like Meta/Facebook, Reuters, TuneCore and iHeartRadio, and she is a co-inventor of key patents used in AI and machine learning applications. Her visionary approach has fueled innovations that enhance the intersection of technology, data and music, making her a sought-after speaker on topics including AI’s impact on cultural values, the evolution of music tech, and strategic AI applications in music fintech.
As a Lecturer and Professor of Business and Emerging Technology Leadership at Brown University and Hunter College (CUNY), Alisha melds her industry knowledge with academic insights into new business models and category creation. Her unique perspective enriches her contributions to conferences and discussions, making her an invaluable resource in reshaping industry paradigms.
At the Miami Music Tech Summit, she looks forward to sharing her insights on leveraging AI to empower artists, labels and reshape the music industry to encourage business models that leverage both Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).