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Soundmap

Soundmap is a gamified music app for real music fans that I co-founded through Sincerely Studios. The core idea is simple: what if we add a little value system and competitiveness behind the age-old behavior of music collection? What if music discovery is more location based when it's playful, collectible, and social instead of passive?

Players collect songs, trade with friends, and build taste-driven identities around the artists they love. That mix of collecting, community, and competition is what made Soundmap feel distinct from a traditional music utility.

The product grew into one of the breakout consumer apps from our studio, with backing from a16z Speedrun, Gold House Ventures, and Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. It sits at the intersection of mobile gaming, fandom, and music culture.

Related links: website, App Store, NewForm, We Are Founders, and Startup Spells.