Fireside Chat Interview
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson Sr. - CEO of Platinum Boy Music Inc.
Dr. Antwan Jemel Thompson Sr., aka "Amadeus", is the CEO of Platinum Boy Music Inc., A Multi-Platinum Music Producer, International Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Trey Songz's Musical Director/Tour Drummer, Drai's Nightclub Resident Drummer Which Is The #1 Hip-Hop Nightclub in Las Vegas, A Music Educator, Motivational Speaker, Author of The Story of Amadeus "And The Beat Goes On" Book, A 2024 Inductee of The Bronx Walk of Fame & The Recipient of The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Former President Joe Biden.
Amadeus has produced for over 100 major artists thus far, ranging from Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, 50-Cent, Trey Songz, Fabolous, T.I, Tyga, Keyshia Cole, Busta Rhymes just to name a few. He has also produced & scored music for BET, VH1, VH1, Burger King, Sprite, EA Sports & ESPN creating the last 2 theme songs for ESPN's First Take show hosted by Stephen A. Smith. His relentless work ethic has set him apart from his many other peers within the music industry. Amadeus is truly passionate about giving back, motivating & inspiring people to believe in themselves & their dreams and doing whatever it takes in a positive manner to see their dreams become a reality.
In conversation with Michael Bizenov - Managing Partner & President, Sound Royalties
Previously, Michael was a consultant for UBS and Litchfield Road Consulting, where he provided senior advisory support on business and strategy development, program implementation, financing, and overall business transformation. Prior to that, he spent 20 years in various executive roles at Sterling National Bank, helping grow the bank’s assets from under $1 billion to $15 billion and culminating his tenure there as the institution’s President of Consumer Banking.
Michael’s passion for music began at a young age when he learned to play the drums, and carries on today as an avid supporter and fan of a wide variety of music and the people who create it. Michael is also active in many community and charitable activities, including creating and leading a teen leadership development and mentoring program at a community center in Queens, NY, work as a trustee in various not for profit organizations, and serving as a long-time youth basketball coach and a board member of his local Catholic Youth Organization.
Managing Partner & President of Sound Royalties, Michael Bizenov, is a highly skilled executive with extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and business development. Bringing a principled entrepreneurial management style to the company, Michael leads our innovative business, helping to shape its vision and lead its continued growth.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Michael has successfully built and grown several companies, and has a proven track record of taking many promising businesses to the next level. Utilizing a diverse background in financial services, business strategy, management development and more, he is renowned not just for his keen acumen in planning and strategy, but also for his relentless commitment to effectively creating and executing business plans that foster growth and success.