In this episode, we sit down with Silvia Taschner, Head of Wavelab Incubator — a startup program supporting European founders in the Music, Arts, and Media industries. With deep expertise in music and cultural Management, Silvia brings years of experience in running accelerator programs and leading product development within cultural institutions. She offers a unique perspective at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Together, we explore the current landscape of the creative startup ecosystem — the opportunities and challenges. We also dive into how initiatives like Wavelab empower early-stage ventures to grow. About Wavelab ➡️ https://www.wavelab.io/en/startups-2/ Join the Wavelab program! ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPcLlhc9Q1E1jdJsPXpAvqEJMKDGPlZlDoXnMdLauTiCRLQg/viewform Silvia's Linkedin (for the info about the upcoming startup applications https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-taschner/    More links ➡️ sign up to our newsletter for audio job openings, articles and upcoming event dates https://tinyurl.com/ywjxwszr   ➡️ Support our podcast and get premium content https://buymeacoffee.com/audiopodcast  ➡️ Read Audio Products Blog (article from Jens from Wavelab) https://rokanan.com/blog/  https://https://rokanan.com/2025/06/04/how-wavelab-helped-just-4-noise-land-their-first-industry-deal/ ➡️ Join our Discord community https://lnkd.in/dCCFsgyr.   Podcast edited with DynAssist.