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Sound Connections#143: FOUNDER: Industrial-Scale Money Laundering in the Music Industry: Andrew Batey & Morgan HaydukJoin us as we dive into the dark side of the music industry with Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Beatdapp.Their company, the leader in fraud detection and trust solutions, is tackling industrial-scale money laundering in music. Discover how fraudsters exploit streaming platforms, manipulate royalties, and launder millions, threatening the core of the industry. Andrew and Morgan share their bold vision of a trust and safety operating system that could reshape the music ecosystem.Tune in for a deep dive into how fraud is evolving and what...
2026-02-171h 00
Your Morning Coffee PodcastYMC Special Episode - A Conversation With Morgan Hayduk & Andrew Batey from BeatdappYMC Special Episode - A Conversation With Morgan Hayduk & Andrew Batey from Beatdapp On this very special episode of the YMC podcast, your host Jay Gilbert has an in-depth conversion with Beatdapp co-founders and co-CEOs Morgan Hayduk and Andrew Batey about the state of fraud in the music business. Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee
2026-01-0939 min
The Future of WhatEpisode #277 — The Future of Fraud Protection: Beatdapp’s Trust & Safety OS ExplainedAfter analyzing nearly 7 trillion streams and 70 trillion data points in the past 18 months, Beatdapp continues to advance the industry’s fraud protection efforts with their new Trust & Safety Operating System. Marking a milestone for Beatdapp, this platform is their first to provide for all sectors of the music industry while also being portable to gaming, creator platforms, streaming video, television and publishing. In this interview, Beatdapp’s Morgan Hayduk and Andrew Batey break down the five unique capabilities of the OS, the partnership behind their customer due diligence, the future of tracking AI, and how even the smallest of details – such a...
2026-01-0720 min
Modern Music MarketingMeet The Guy Fighting Fraud On Spotify feat. Beatdapp's Andrew BateyAndrew Batey is the founder of Beatdapp, the company that does fraud detection for Spotify and all other DSPs. In this interview we talk about how music fraud works.Andrew Batey LinkedInAndrew Batey IGBeatdapp Site🚀 Spotify Growth Machine Course🏆 Hire us to run your ads🌍 Best website / store / funnels for music artists (get your 14-day FREE trial!)👥 Fan Growth Machine Course🎬 YouTube Growth Machine Course🧑💻 Consultations📰Join the FREE Music Marketing Monday newsletter⌨️ Chat in the community (FREE)
2025-05-2435 min
Sound Connections#083: EXPERT: Con Raso & Andrew Batey: How Tuned Global and BeatDapp Are Unmasking Fraud In MusicAndrew Batey of BeatDapp and Con Raso of Tuned Global discuss combating music streaming fraud. They explore its ties to organized crime, its impact on artists and labels, and how advanced fraud detection improves transparency, boosts catalog value, and ensures fair earnings in the music industry. Highlights:● Music streaming fraud with BeatDapp and Tuned Global● Fighting music streaming fraud and its impact on the music industry● Increasing transparency, fairness, and confidence in music streaming
2024-11-2849 min
Audio TalksStreams, Lies and Deepfakeswith Virginie Berger & Andrew Batey
In this Audio Talks episode, host Oisin Lunny explores whether the music industry can handle tech-powered forgery, copyright infringement, and AI-driven fakery. Virginie Berger from MatchTune discusses tools for detecting AI-generated copyright violations, while Beatdapp co-founder Andrew Batey dives into the impact of streaming fraud on artists' livelihoods. Together, they reveal how music tech can both empower and protect creators in a landscape of increasing digital deception.
MatchTune: https://www.matchtune.com/
Beatdapp: https://beatdapp.com/
Our Audio Talks Playlist: https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/b0444612-f8b5-408c-bbb6...
2024-11-0739 min
Music TectonicsBeatdapp: Combating Fraud Millions of Streams at a TimeAndrew Batey of Beatdapp, joins us to expose the underbelly of fraud within the music industry. From organized crime syndicates to bot and malware operations, Andrew paints a picture of the music ecosystem's vulnerability. We learn about how these sophisticated fraud schemes are manipulating music streams on an unprecedented scale, siphoning billions from artists and stakeholders alike. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on L...
2024-10-2345 min
Marketing on MarsThe ADHD Edge: How Hyperfocus Transforms StrategiesWelcome to Episode 94 of MoM, with Andrew Batey, Founder & Co-CEO of Beatdapp, returning for another session packed with fiery insights and straight talk!🚀 🌟
Andrew steps back into the studio to shed light on his entrepreneurial journey, from tackling setbacks to crafting an outstanding company culture to getting ripped for a fight. If you're curious about the engines driving startup success and the realities of building a robust business foundation, this is where you need to be.🛠️
Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Catching Up with Andrew: Latest Update
05:47 - Hot Sauce Intro
2024-07-0557 min
Sound Connections#049: FOUNDER: Morgan Hayduk and Andrew Batey: Fraud Fighters: Beatdapp's Mission for Fair RoyaltiesTune in to this compelling episode with Morgan Hayduk and Andrew Batey, the founders of Beatdapp, a company revolutionizing the music industry by ensuring fair royalties for artists. Discover how they identified a major fraud problem in streaming platforms and turned it into an opportunity to drive innovation and reshape the industry. Morgan and Andrew share their journey, the challenges they faced, and how their groundbreaking technology is creating transparency and fairness in music streaming. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of royalties and artist advocacy in the digital age.
2024-05-1459 min
SoundBreakerAndrew Batey Talks Combating Fraud, BeatDapp and MentorshipIn this episode of SoundBreaker, Andrew Batey, co-founder and co-CEO of BeatDapp, shares insights into tackling fraud in the music industry. With a background that bridges film, tech, and music, Andrew discusses the genesis of BeatDapp, a revolutionary tool in the fight against industry fraud. He also dives into his journey of constant learning, the power of mentorship, and how he sees his ADHD as a superpower in multitasking and innovation. Highlighting key moments of collaboration, such as with Universal Music Group, and the impact of technology on music, Andrew offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make...
2024-03-1458 minSoundBreakerAndrew Batey Talks Combating Fraud, BeatDapp and MentorshipIn this episode of SoundBreaker, Andrew Batey, co-founder and co-CEO of BeatDapp, shares insights into tackling fraud in the music industry. With a background that bridges film, tech, and music, Andrew discusses the genesis of BeatDapp, a revolutionary tool in the fight against industry fraud. He also dives into his journey of constant learning, the power of mentorship, and how he sees his ADHD as a superpower in multitasking and innovation. Highlighting key moments of collaboration, such as with Universal Music Group, and the impact of technology on music, Andrew offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make...
2024-03-1458 min
Music Forward: Industry SessionsNew Tech, The Next Gen, AI, Oh My!New tech announcements and advances in the music business are the norm. Join this panel of tech innovators to hear about new opportunities in spaces you may have never thought about.
Speakers:
Andrew Batey - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Beatdapp
LaTecia Johnson - Head of Growth, FORMLESS
Dmitri Vietze - CEO, Rock Paper Scissors
Megh Vakharia - Co-Founder & CEO, SymphonyOS
Originally aired: August 2, 2023 @ All Access Fest: Virtual
2024-02-0844 min
Pixel Retentive PodcastThe World of Royalties | Andrew BateyAndrew Batey is an entertainment entrepreneur and the CEO of Beatdapp, an audit and fraud detection software for music labels and streaming services. For over 15 years, he raised $150 million for his startups and filed over 40 technology patents. Early in his career, he helped launch multiple top 10 artists and released his song that peaked at #4 on the US Country Music Singles chart. In this episode… Money is an ever-burning topic in the creative space. Modern music presents a challenging income landscape, making royalties an essential source of revenue. However, only a small portion of that revenue fi...
2023-12-2741 min
The New Music Business with Ari HerstandWhy Spotify's New Payment Model Falls Short For Emerging ArtistsRead the full article on Variety: https://aristake.io/spotify-varietyThis week, Ari Herstand discusses his recent article on Variety entitled Why Spotify’s New Payment Model Falls Short For Emerging Artists.Articles mentioned:Spotify’s article (Modernizing Our Royalty System to Drive an Additional $1 Billion toward Emerging and Professional Artists): https://artists.spotify.com/blog/modernizing-our-royalty-systemStreaming Fraud is More Serious (and Inventive) than you Think, with Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk of Beatdapp: https://aristake.com/andrew-batey-morgan-hayduk/Building a Fan Economy with Fan...
2023-12-1425 min
Music TectonicsConference Recap with Dmitri and TristraThis week, Tristra Newyear-Yeager and Dmitri Vietze take you on a retrospective of our annual Music Tectonics conference in sunny California. We'll reminisce about the energetic atmosphere of the Carousel at Santa Monica Pier, dig into our unique AI Alley, and reveal the magic of our innovative sound chairs. Then we turn our attention to the international stage with our discussions with Trade delegations from Korea and Norway. Hear wonderful insights, like those shared by speakers Andrew Batey, Adam Rabinovitz, and Michael Pelczynski, as they dissected data-driven understanding of people's habits. Dae Bogan and Britnee F...
2023-11-0840 min
Music Ally Focus“It’s common to see fraud between 20-60% of all streams on multiple distributors” – Beatdapp's Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk talk streaming fraudEp. 130: Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk are both co-CEOs & co-founders of Beatdapp, a platform which processes huge quantities of data to detect streaming fraud for clients like labels and streaming platforms. Editor Joe Sparrow welcomes them back to the podcast to update us on the state of streaming fraud – and they have some truly shocking statistics to share.
They chat to Joe about the recent changes in streaming fraud, what percentage of all streaming is actually fraudulent, how many billions of dollars will be siphoned out via fraud this year, and reveal a remarkable statistic: that 40%-60% of...
2023-11-0830 min
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVFrasier Has Not Left The BuildingAppointment Television and Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham returns to talk about the return of Frasier, and whether it was necessary. Should the creators have taken a hint from the universe (and David Hyde Pierce)? Could the re-imagining of the beloved original have worked with a few conceptual tweaks? Would we advise you to watch it, or take Eddie for a walk instead? Later, we went Around The Dial with Shining Vale's second season, Home Movies, AHS: Roanoke, and updates on Devil's Plan and House Of Usher, then pinned on our corsages for a Canon entry on a super-size episode of...
2023-10-181h 25
The New Music Business with Ari HerstandStreaming Fraud is More Serious (and Inventive) Than You ThinkOrder THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.comLearn more about Beatdapp: https://beatdapp.com/Andrew Batey the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Beatdapp. He is an accomplished entertainment & technology entrepreneur (5x founder) and early adopter of major industry transformations across music, social media, and web3.Morgan Hayduk is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Beatdapp, an entertainment technology company. Prior to founding Beatdapp, Hayduk led enterprise growth and partnerships for ZipRecruiter (NYSE:ZIP), was the Director of Federal Government Relations for TELUS...
2023-08-301h 01
LifeBloodIllegal Streaming with Andrew BateyLifeBlood: We talked about combatting illegal streaming, how big the problem is, how to develop tactics and frameworks for stopping it, and the problem with the stock market, with Andrew Batey, CoFounder and CoCEO of Beatdapp, a venture-backed streaming content auditor and fraud detection company.
Listen to learn how much illegal streaming is costing artists every year!
You can learn more about Andrew at Beatdapp.com, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here:
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2023-08-0821 min
The Music Network (Podcast)Andrew Batey (CEO: Beatdapp)In today's episode, The Music Network; Luke (CEO: The Brag Media) and Poppy (Editor in Chief, The Brag Media Publications) speak to Andrew Batey for Fear At The Top.
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2023-02-2257 min
Marketing on Mars#35 - How Do You Detect Fraud in Streaming Services like Spotify and Apple Music?In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Batey, CEO and Co-Founder of Beatdapp, where we talk about how he raised $5.5 million, the music industry, building client relationships, the importance of team culture, trust and vulnerability in a team and how by the end of the year, they're expected to reach 60-80% market share by streams. We help DSPs, music labels, distributors, and artists accurately track play counts for invoicing and royalty payments Check out Beatdapp: https://beatdapp.com Connect with Andrew Batey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbatey/ Marketing on Mars...
2023-02-0452 min
The Label Machine PodcastThe Label Machine Podcast #22 - Andrew Batey (Beatdapp)On this episode Nick sits down with Andrew Batey, co-founder of music streams auditing and tracking company Beatdapp and professor at Trinity Western University. Batey is an experienced start-up founder who has raised over $50M for his start-ups and filed over 40 patents in seven different countries. He has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times and is a frequent guest speaker at conferences focused on venture capital, marketing and blockchain.
Join us for an hour-long discussion on digital music distribution, DSP's, streaming fraud, content auditing, music marketing tips...
2023-01-111h 02
Strategic Advisor BoardEpisode 393 "Moments With Foo": Andrew Batey’s Advice to Artists: Don't Overlook the Simple ThingsAndrew Batey is an accomplished entrepreneur and early adopter of significant industry transformations across entertainment, social media, P2P, IoT, and blockchain technology. Over the last 15 years, he’s raised $50M+ for his own startups and filed 40+ patents across seven countries around artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data infrastructure. Now as he builds his sixth company – Beatdapp – the Founder and Co-CEO’s focus is on scaling the product offering which helps music labels and artists track their songs to collect royalties and combat streaming fraud through blockchain innovation. In this episode, Foo and Andrew talk about the music in...
2023-01-0735 minMusic Ally FocusHow streaming fraud works and how to detect it – and how your streaming numbers may have been boosted by scammersMusic Ally Focus Ep. #74: "We confidently say that at least 10% of all streaming activity is fraud," – that's the opinion of Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk of Beatdapp, the streaming analysis platform that aims to uncover streaming fraud. We find out what the fraud looks like, how big it is, who’s doing it and why, how it works … and how much it would cost if we wanted to be the fraudsters. The answers will probably surprise you, and – if you’re an artist – you may be shocked to find that your streaming numbers have been inflated by scammers too.
Streami...
2022-08-2332 min
Prosperity Through Multifamily Real Estate InvestingLeveraging Authentic Relationships To Further Your Business with Andrew CushmanEpisode 120: “I don’t think we’ve ever purchased something that was listed since 2015 or 16” is a testament to how important building relationships can be in this industry so today, we talk to our guest Andrew Cushman, founder and principal at Vantage Point Acquisitions. His passion drives him forward in entrepreneurial endeavors but his easygoing, friendly spirit is what builds lasting friendships with his investors and business partners. He shares his relationship building process, and the role it plays in furthering his business Andrew is a former...
2022-06-0841 min
The Music Biz WeeklyEp. 520 Beatdapp Helps DSPs By Targeting Bots, Hijacked Accounts and Stream FarmsWe are joined by Morgan Hayduk and Andrew Batey, Founders and Co-CEOs, of Beatdapp. Beatdapp is a tracking system that authenticates, verifies, and validates media streamed in real time. It reduces the tracking discrepancies between Digital Service Providers (DSPs) and rights holders, increasing royalty revenue for rights holders while limiting legal exposure, expensive audit costs, […]
2022-05-1650 min
MichaelBrandvoldMarketing520 Beatdapp Helps DSPs By Targeting Bots, Hijacked Accounts and Stream FarmsVisit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com. We are joined by Morgan Hayduk and Andrew Batey, Founders and Co-CEOs, of Beatdapp. Beatdapp is a tracking system that authenticates, verifies, and validates media streamed in real time. It reduces the tracking discrepancies between Digital Service Providers (DSPs) and rights holders, increasing royalty revenue for rights holders while limiting legal exposure, expensive audit costs, and lawsuits for DSPs. Beatdapp help DSPs fight streaming fraud and save money. They detect and stop fraud from bots, hijacked accounts, and streaming farms.
Visit www.Beatdapp.com
Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner. - https://bit.ly/39EDAyD
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2022-05-1550 minThe Music Biz Weekly520 Beatdapp Helps DSPs By Targeting Bots, Hijacked Accounts and Stream FarmsVisit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com. We are joined by Morgan Hayduk and Andrew Batey, Founders and Co-CEOs, of Beatdapp. Beatdapp is a tracking system that authenticates, verifies, and validates media streamed in real time. It reduces the tracking discrepancies between Digital Service Providers (DSPs) and rights holders, increasing royalty revenue for rights holders while limiting legal exposure, expensive audit costs, and lawsuits for DSPs. Beatdapp help DSPs fight streaming fraud and save money. They detect and stop fraud from bots, hijacked accounts, and streaming farms.
Visit www.Beatdapp.com
Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner. - https://bit.ly/39EDAyD
Do...
2022-05-1550 min
The Future of WhatEpisode #192: An Overview on Streaming FraudWe're excited to bring you the first new episode of The Future of What since 2020! Listen in for expert insights from Beatdapp co-founders, Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk, as they discuss the ins-and-outs and different types of fraud which are present in the streaming ecosystem and how they can be detected. Plus, Melissa Morgia from the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry)shares perspectives on the impact of streaming fraud outside of the U.S., its effects on music consumers, and international legal rulings setting precedent to protect artists from unlawful actions.
2022-03-0729 min
Rebuild Health and Fitness PodcastBanging Benny Kite: One Of The Best Boxers In AustraliaA professional boxer, ANBF champion, WBF Asia-Pacific champ, IBF Pan-Pacific champion and 2020 ANBF Fighter of the year, as well of being a father of two boys, Banging Benny Kite is gearing up for a redemption fight this weekend. The number two welter weight in Australia was on a winning streak until he lost in a decision to Andrew Hunt. This weekend, he takes to the ring to fight him again, and is planning on making sure the Aus welterweight championship belt is his. We hit the road and visited Benny at Fortitude Boxing i...
2021-11-2947 min
Series A#24 Series A talk with Andrew Batey, founder and Co-CEO @Beatdapp based in VancouverAndrew and his team are building a fascinating venture backed startup that uses blockchain tech to measure music tracks downloads and their discrepancy with reported values from the platforms
Series A is a Sweatcoin partner - Healthier planet. Healthier, wealthier you
2021-05-2534 min
900 Acklen AveMarch 14, 2021 WorshipOrder of Worship:
Ryan Sullenberger: Welcome, Numbers 21:4-9, and opening prayer
Brian Batey: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 and prayer
JP Conway: Sermon on John 3:14-21 (begins at 4:51)
Justin Myrick: Table Talk (begins at 23:02)
Andrew Sternberg: Ephesians 2:1-10 and closing prayer
JP Conway: announcements
2021-03-1233 min
The BlockDown PodcastBlockDown 1/16: Fireside Chat Robert Beadles & Andrew BateyStay up to date in the blockchain industry and join our community.► Discover more about the BlockDown Events: https://blockdownconf.com► BlockDown goes to Latin America: http://blockdownconf.com/latam► Join our Telegram community and be first to access all the latest news: https://t.me/blockdown► Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlockDownConf► Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/blockdownconf
2021-01-2526 min
The Zak Kuhn ShowMorgan Hayduk & Andrew BateyMorgan Hayduk & Andrew Batey are the co-founders and CEOs of Beatdapp, a startup solving a 4 billion dollar problem in the Music industry. Every year 15% of streams on DSPs go unaccounted for; Beatdapp is helping labels find these missing royalties. The company has been written about extensively in publications like Billboard, Music Business Worldwide and Music Row. It also has an A-list advisory board with industry legends like Joe Galante, Bryan Turner, Benji Rogers and the former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Beatdapp is a company of the future. Learn about it now.
This podcast is from The...
2020-06-1656 min
Strong Songs"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" from The WitcherWhat's that you say? You'd like a bonus mini-episode all about the cheeseball fantasy earworm "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher"? Well, Kirk is happy to oblige.This mini-sode started as a segment in next week's mailbag episode, but it became involved enough that Kirk decided to spin it out into its own little thing. Hopefully it gives all you Witcher fans out there a better appreciation for why you can't get this song out of your head, and if it gets the song BACK in your head in the process... well, sorry. Or maybe you're welcome?
2020-02-1016 min
Serious Angler Bass Fishing PodcastEp. #29 DWAINE BATEY | Skirmish Baits & Kayak Bass FishingSend us a textOn today's podcast we hosted Dwaine Batey, Kayak Bass Fishing angler and creator of Skirmish Baits. See what he has to say!Dwaine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwainb8e/Thanks for watching! Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE!Follow along on Serious Angler social media:Instagram: seriousanglerFacebook: Serious AnglerAnchor, Spotify, Apple, & More: Serious AnglerALSO, Follow my personal Social Media:Instagram: bailey_eigbrettFacebook: Eigbrett Outdoors--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/serious-angler/supportWe now have lifestyle and podcast (Serious Angler, Lure Lab and Kayak Fishing Weekly) apparel live now at www.SeriousAnglerNetwork.comS...
2020-01-171h 08
The Blotter Presents119: American Elections: Wicked Game and The Fear Of 13It's another Wondery podcast up top this week -- I'll try not to make a habit of it -- as guest Eve Batey and I contemplate American Elections: Wicked Game. Eve thinks the deep weekly dive into every single U.S. election, and the adjacent chicanery/felon...ery (?), might have worked better with visuals, while I confess I've still never seen/heard Hamilton but think the podcast is primed to get really good with a few tweaks. But is it crimey enough? We'll compare it to existing properties so you can decide.
In the Cold Case section, Eve m...
2019-11-0658 min
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVBig Little Lies Our Mothers Told UsEve is back to talk about Big Little Lies, from Kidman's wig to good child actors to what we're hoping happens in the finale. Then Eve shared a Tiny Jane The Virgin triumph before we went around the dial with Homeland, The Good Fight, and First Time Flippers. We trundled "Into The Woods" with a Nonac submission from Buffy, and American Crime Story won...but CBS All Access may have lost us (and everyone else). Did Tara take home the season crown in a rhyme-y Game Time? Stare out the floor-to-ceiling windows of your eight gazillion-dollar Monterey house as...
2017-02-231h 38
The Intrepid EntrepreneurDear Outdoor and Bike Industries: Meet Your Newest Neighbor from the Sharing Economy, Spinlister.comOn this episode of the Intrepid
Entrepreneur Podcast, I’m talking with Andrew Batey, CEO of
Spinlister, the global bike and gear sharing platform, and owner of
eight (count ‘em) bikes.
Spinlister is a
peer-to-peer bike and gear rental platform that
connects enthusiasts in bike and outdoor with other like-minded
enthusiasts. If you have
gear that isn’t being used all the time, check out
Spinlister.com.
There’s so much to learn from
Andrew and Spinlister, and I invite you to drop in to this episode
with an open mind. In it, Andrew and I discus...
2016-04-2940 min