Platinum Blue Music Intelligence is a pioneer in the field of  Music Information Retrieval Science.

PBMI is developing unique applications, patent-pending methods and user interfaces that leverage the cutting edge of Music Information Retrieval Science.  PBMI also funds, licenses and commercializes research, development and patented technology created by several of the most prestigious universities that are engaged in expanding the science of music information retrieval.

Platinum Blue Music Intelligence is currently providing related products and services to notable legacy and startup companies within the music industry.  Technology and services provided by PBMI enable:

• Music consumers to obtain accurate music recommendations.
• Music industry professionals to make accurate and informed music investment decisions.
• Artists and music industry professionals to measure, monitor and more easily grow market demand for music.

PBMI's technology and services are designed and developed to radically minimize the effort currently required to quickly connect any artist/song to both intra-industry and consumer audiences.  Platinum Blue plans to end the need for artists to engage in inefficient, pre-popularity promotion. 

Mike McCready, CEO 
Mike is a serial entrepreneur, musician and an experienced marketing executive with over fifteen years of music industry business experience.  Mike was co-founder and CEO of Polyphonic HMI (now Music intelligence Solutions).  He led Polyphonic HMI though its startup and two capital raising stages and was instrumental in building the relationships with the record labels and Hollywood executives that launched Polyphonic.  Mike currently sits on the advisory board of Acquamedia and Dremak.

Tracie Reed, COO
Tracie’s music industry career centers around applying new technological applications to an evolving industry.  Holding key positions (marketing, merchandising, systems) at companies that include Musicland, CDNOW and Polyphonic HMI (now Music intelligence Solutions).  Tracie was instrumental in developing numerous industry innovations including the first RIAA Gold Record CD Replica (at CDNOW), the first commercially available digital download (at CDNOW), and the first scientifically based hit prediction tool (Polyphonic HMI).

Bruce Warila, CTO
Bruce has founded several technology ventures including Yospace in London and SQGO in Boston.  He has numerous patents pending, and he has successfully exited from several ventures.  Bruce has invested in several music-related ventures, and he brings his passion for creating innovative technology and product management to Music Xray.  Bruce has a degree in software design and promotion from the University of Massachusetts.

Mark Sandler, Chief Scientist
Mark is the head of Queen Mary University's Centre For Digital Music. He's a world leader and respected researcher / writer in the fields of Music Informational Retrieval, Music Informatics, Semantic Web for Music, Semantic Audio, Intelligent Editing Systems, and 3D Sound.. 

Hal Vogel - Industry Expert, Author, Analyst, Investor

Josh Eliashberg - Professor, Wharton School of Business

Lorin Hollander - Composer

Thomas D. (Tommy) Mottola - Record Label Executive

Lon Levin - Co-Founder XM Satellite Radio

Ric Wake - Producer

Mark Isham - Film Composer

Peter Swartling - A&R Executive

Ken Hatley - Founder and President of Ken Hatley Associates

Vic Sarjoo - CEO of The Radical Funds

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