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Pepe del Río, Iñigo Bunzl, and Maria José Guzmán

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About

Pepe del Río, Iñigo Bunzl, and Maria José Guzmán are the creators of Sesh, an innovative platform transforming how artists manage and monetize their fan communities. Pepe del Río serves as CEO and brings a diverse background in business, law, investment banking, private equity, and entrepreneurship focused on music communities. He has articulated the strategic value of Sesh’s streaming parties as a tool to amplify artists' reach by fostering collective fan engagement around new releases. His multifaceted experience combines legal education with finance and venture involvement to empower artist-fan interactions through technology. While specific biographical details about Iñigo Bunzl and Maria José Guzmán are not directly available from the sources provided, together with Pepe del Río they have developed Sesh into a platform that facilitates organized listening sessions where fans collectively stream music to support their favorite artists’ success. This approach leverages gamification techniques to enhance visibility via streaming numbers and algorithmic recognition on platforms like Spotify. The trio’s work positions them at the forefront of integrating community-building tools with monetization strategies for modern musicians seeking direct engagement with their audiences beyond traditional methods.

Pros

  • Empower artists to manage fan communities

  • Facilitates organized listening sessions

  • Enhances visibility via streaming numbers

  • Integrates community-building tools with monetization strategies

  • Offers direct amplification for artists