Max Tiel (NL)

Max and Joost are the founders of Thunderboom Records, a non-profit that promotes the socially responsible development of new technology in the music industry. Thunderboom Records is an innovation lab for the music industry, developing innovative programs with cultural, creative and tech partners to make the music industry more transparent, inclusive and democratic. In the past, they developed various projects such as Open Cultuur Tech, an innovative technology toolbox that supports artists in their creative expression and WAIVE, an AI-driven DJ system that brings heritage material to the dance floor. Joost is a designer and design educator, and worked in the music and creative industries prior to founding Thunderboom Records. Max is a musician and innovation expert, and worked as a consultant in the music and tech industries.