Founder of Lauten Audio, a premium microphone brand that transcends typical audio equipment manufacturing by investing deeply in music culture. I've guided Lauten Audio to become one of the industry's most respected high-end microphone creators. Our products serve Grammy-winning professionals and passionate recording enthusiasts alike.My entrepreneurial path extends beyond audio, with ventures in online advertising, direct-to-consumer products, and contract manufacturing. Prior to founding my own companies, I cut my teeth at early computer gaming startups and Fortune 500 giants including IBM and Lockheed Martin.Though my drumming days across metal, rock, punk, funk, and blues are behind me, music remains a core passion. I also have an ongoing mission of rediscovering and championing overlooked artists. I prioritize family first and then my creative energy is divided between microphone and related product innovation and writing books on forgotten artists.