Josh Gruss
Founder & CEO
Round Hill Music
Josh began his career at Warner Music Group before moving into investment banking at Bear Stearns and Gruss & Co. He founded Round Hill in 2010 and was an early pioneer in recognizing music IP as an institutional asset class, providing scalable access to a historically fragmented market. He holds a B.A. from Trinity College and an M.B.A. from Columbia and London Business Schools and served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.
11:00am
Sector Two: Content
Music Rights as an Asset Class
Global music revenues are projected to exceed $200B by 2030, fueled by growth in recorded music, publishing, live entertainment, and AI-enabled efficiencies. This session examines how content owners are scaling value, protecting IP, and driving long-term returns across an expanding global market.