
Andrew Stess is a deal-closer, relationship-builder, and revenue driver for businesses in established and emerging technologies. His vast experience in the digital media, consumer electronics, and technology fields has been proven with his many years of success. In the past fourteen years with his StessCo Consulting Group, he has worked with many different startups as a business development, sales consultant, and advisor. Previously, as CEO and founder of AmpliFIND Music Services, Andrew drove its overall strategy, innovation, and growth, which led to its successful sale to Sony in just two years. During Andrew’s prior role as CEO at MusicIP, he escorted the new young startup to a proven B2B technology company with licensing deals to Disney and Memorex. He also spearheaded the M&A efforts. Andrew spent several years as Vice President of Consumer Electronics at All Media Guide (AMG). He launched the company’s CE and technology licensing division, building it from the ground up. He established critical strategic relationships with many leading-edge companies, including Playstation®3, Apple, Delphi, Yahoo!, Bang & Olufsen, and RealNetworks. AMG’s subsequent sale to Macrovision (ROVI) in 2007 for $82 million was facilitated by Andrew’s M&A efforts, essential technical expertise, and passion for music and business. Prior to his role at AMG, he pioneered the licensing of media recognition in consumer electronics devices and media player applications at Gracenote, where he was the first non-founding executive team member. An internationally sought-after moderator and speaker in the digital music space, Andrew has spoken at the Digital Music Forum, iHollywood Music 2.0, Telematics Update, San Francisco MusicTech, and many industry conferences. Andrew is an accomplished Bass player, songwriter, publisher, and ASCAP member. He has composed music for film, radio, and television, with his songs on primetime shows on FOX and NBC.
ingenta.com
wyze.com
gracenote.com
pacific.edu
napster.com
audiobridge.com
digitalcapitaladvisors.com
San Francisco Bay Area
Sales and Business Development Consultant
Ingenta
• www.linkedin.com/company/ingenta
Apr 2024 - Present
Founder and CEO
StessCo Consulting Group
• www.linkedin.com/company/stess-co
Feb 2011 - Present
Petaluma, CA
Entrepreneur In Residence
Digital Capital Advisors
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Jun 2022 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Worldwide Sales and Business Development/Member Board of Directors
Music Story
• www.linkedin.com/company/music-story
Jun 2016 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Head of Sales and Business Development - North America
Tuned Global
• www.linkedin.com/company/tunedglobal
Oct 2020 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Advisor
Merch Cat
• www.linkedin.com/company/merch-cat
Feb 2025 - Present
Vice President Business Development and Distribution
Dash Radio
Apr 2016 - Nov 2023
Greater Los Angeles Area
Board of Advisors
ArtisTech Media
Jan 2009 - Nov 2023
Corporate and Business Development Advisor
Simbals (Acquired by AdRev/Downtown Music)
Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
France
Business Development Consultant and Advisor
SoulSence
Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
San Francisco Bay Area
Co Founder and Executive Director
Stoked To Skate Inc.
Jan 2015 - May 2018
Santa Rosa, CA
Board of Advisors
SongCrusader
Jan 2011 - May 2014
Consultant
Agent Arts
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
lyricfind.com
metova.com