David Hartley's advice for first-time business founders
David Hartley co-founded SoundSmith, a music tech company specialising in influencer marketing for musicians, straight out of university with two friends.
SoundSmith leverages an opportunity that David identified for indie musicians to gain exposure, by connecting musicians looking to promote their music with influencers who create content. In 2022, David was awarded a Lisa Ring and Family Scholarship. Read more in his interview with StartSpace.
In the video above, David shares advice from his experience traversing the learning curve of a new business venture, from establishing business relationships to maintaining a work-life balance as a young business owner.