Merging Music with Technology with Shaun Masavage

Finding Success through Creativity with Allen Gannett

My mission is to help people realize and live up to their potential.

Allen believes creativity is accessible to all, but most people just don't have the right tools. He wrote a book called The Creative Curve (Penguin Random House, 2018) that shows how the creative process can be learned by anyone. By interviewing everyone from billionaires to neuroscientists, he developed four steps, backed by science, that you can follow to achieve creative success. You can visit the book website to learn more.

He also founded and served as CEO of TrackMaven, a marketing analytics platform that large brands such as GE and the NBA and high growth-startups such as Dollar Shave Club and Mailchimp have used to power data-driven creativity. In October 2018, TrackMaven merged with Skyword, the leading content marketing platform.

Most importantly, he was once a very pitiful runner-up on Wheel of Fortune (I should’ve bought more vowels).

Merging Music with Technology with Shaun Masavage

Shaun is an Engineering grad from UVA revolutionizing the music and technology industry with his startup, Edge Tech Labs.

DC-based engineer turned entrepreneur. UVa SEAS Class of 2010. As CEO and founder of Edge Tech Labs, I manage the operations and growth of our products. Our first product was Fret Zealot, an LED learning accessory for guitars. Fret Zealot is overhauling how the music industry learns on and uses fretted instruments. Check it out at www.FretZealot.com!

Fret Zealot lets you learn quickly and intuitively without the constant distraction of looking at books, videos, or sheet music to find out where to put your fingers. You can concentrate on technique and finding your style right from the start.

Building a Career of Service

Through a meticulous academic advising methodology, Mr. Taylor custom designs for each client an educational and career plan for success in medicine, and guides clients of varying academic levels to academic and personal success. He is renowned for translating successful learning and advising principles into practical action steps and enhanced scholastic outcomes as the basis of all clients' ascension to careers in medicine.

Mr. Taylor also supports the continuing success of clients in residency and specialty practice with self-directed learning plans and advanced academic skills competency for "in service" assessments, specialty certification and maintenance of certification.

From Public Policy to the NBA

Michael works in the global partnerships department at the NBA. He discussed the workings of the NBA, his opinions on the league/players, and how he transitioned from studying public policy to working at  the NBA.

The Business Behind Sports Journalism

Jesscia spoke about the world of sports journalism. She also discussed social media marketing, future trends in sports, and how to start a career in sports journalism!