Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive
The billionaire will remain involved in the company as executive chairman.
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Spotify founder Daniel Ek stepping down as CEO, company names co-CEOs to replace him
Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek is set to step down in January next year and move to the role of Executive Chairman, the company said on Tuesday.
Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down from CEO role
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Ek founded Stockholm-based music streaming company nearly two decades ago and will stay on as executive chair
Spotify said Tuesday that founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become the executiv…
Spotify’s Daniel Ek to step down as CEO
Ek co-founded Spotify and grew the company into a cultural behemoth.
79 days ago
Massive Attack remove music from Spotify to protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military
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The band cited a ‘moral and ethical burden’ placed on artists by revenue from their work ultimately funding lethal technologies
Massive Attack have become the latest act – and first major-label one – …
4 months ago
Four alternatives to Spotify: swapping is easier than you think
Artists and listeners are leaving the platform after its CEO invested in defence technology. Here are your options – along with how to keep your playlists
How do you switch over from Spotify to anothe…
5 months ago
Spotify's Daniel Ek leads $694 million investment in defense startup Helsing
Defense tech has become a hot area for investors lately amid major global conflicts.
Spotify’s Daniel Ek leads €600mn investment in German drone maker Helsing
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Defence start-up valued at €12bn to become one of Europe’s most valuable tech groups
8 months ago
Spotify’s biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music | John Harris
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Most musicians can only make money on the platform by writing songs inoffensive enough to get on to one of its vapid playlists
In the hands of some of its most gifted practitioners, songwriting is a k…
9 months ago
Mood Machine by Liz Pelly review – a savage indictment of Spotify
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The global streaming behemoth has made music blander and life harder for artists, according to this enraging portrait
In November and December last year, Spotify’s chief executive, Daniel Ek, sold 420…
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