A2IM Interim President Molly Neuman Named Kickstarter’s First Head of Music
Molly Neuman, who temporarily took the reins of the American Association of Independent Music following Rich Bengloff's departure this past summer, is joining Kickstarter as that company's first head…
Molly Neuman, who temporarily took the reins of the American Association of Independent Music following Rich Bengloff’s departure this past summer, is joining Kickstarter as that company’s first head of music. In a statement on her departure (which you can read in full below), Neuman indicates her replacement will be sourced from inside A2IM.
The appointment appears to suit Neuman’s experience well. Music projects, the vast majority coming from independent creators and/or those signed to independent labels, have been central to Kickstarter since the company’s launch in 2009, though product launches have taken over much of the site’s list of top-funded campaigns. Amanda Palmer’s 2012 campaign, in which the solo artists raised over $1 million, remains the most well-funded music project in the site’s history.
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Dear A2IM Members:
It has been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve as Interim President of A2IM for the past 5 months. Having been a founding board member of the organization, as well as, an associate member and its Vice President, I have seen first-hand the crucial role A2IM has in our industry and the growth and strength of our community. The role of A2IM President is one with significant responsibility and personal time commitment. Over the course of my tenure, I came to recognize that it was not the right time for me to pursue for the long term.
A new opportunity presented itself recently which I decided to pursue. I will be joining Kickstarter as Head of Music in the New Year. The decision to move on from A2IM was not one I took lightly, but I am very excited to open a new chapter and connect with myroots in creating music; hopefully even make some again!
A2IM will be announcing the new CEO shortly. It is someone I have worked closely with over my tenure at the organization and someone I know is absolutely the right person to take A2IM through the next phase of development. I’m tremendously excited for what lies ahead for the organization.
I am so grateful to the A2IM board, staff and members for all of the support and confidence you’ve showed me over these past few months. I will continue to be in the family through Kickstarter’s A2IM Associate Membership, and as an active member of our community. I hope to be a resource to A2IM and its members in my new role, and am hopeful that we will be able to create some fantastic work together.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and look forward to working with you in a new capacity very soon.
All my best,
Molly Neuman
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