DREW THURLOW

Partner, Mindset Music +

Adjunct Professor of Music Innovation + AI,

Berklee College of Music

Drew Thurlow is a former professional musician turned music executive and strategist. He is an adjunct professor at Berklee College of Music in music tech innovation & AI, investor with Mindset Music Tech Fund, and served as Senior Vice President of A&R at Sony Music with additional leadership roles at Pandora and Warner Music. His writing has appeared in Billboard, and he remains a sought-after voice on the intersection of music, tech, and innovation. His first book, "Machine Music: How AI is Transforming Music's Next Act," was published by Routledge in Spring 2026.

"It's not enough to just apply to a job in music. You have to be entrepreneurial and make your own opportunities. If you build something cool, someone in a position of authority will recognize it and give you an opportunity."