Imagine transforming a simple text prompt into a fully produced song—within seconds. That’s exactly what Udio does. Founded in December 2023 by a team of former Google DeepMind researchers, including CEO David Ding, Conor Durkan, Charlie Nash, Yaroslav Ganin, and Andrew Sanchez, Udio is reshaping how music is made. Backed by industry giants like a16z, will.i.am, Common, Tay Keith, and Steve Stoute’s UnitedMasters, Udio is at the forefront of AI-driven music creation.

💡 Noticed our new intro music? That’s right! It was created simply by entering a text prompt into Udio.

In this episode, we sit down with David Ding and AndrewSanchez to dive into their journey of building Udio and explore:

🎵 David and Andrew’s journey of creating Udio.

🎵 What will AI bring to the music industry? Is Udio a supplement or replacement for the music creation process?

🎵 What was the initial funding experience and takeaways?

🎵 Interesting feedback from Udio’s users?

🎵 The biggest lesson learned from the past year building Udio.

🎵 The biggest opportunity in the music industry. 🎵 Career advice for those still finding their path.