{"679981":{"#nid":"679981","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Deep Startups with S.K. Sharma: Transforming Music With AI and Data Science","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X is set to host its next Deep Startups panel event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Marcus Nanotechnology Building Rooms 1116\u2013 1118. The event will feature S.K. Sharma \u2014 former chief analytics and AI officer at Universal Music Group \u2014 and an expert in AI, data science, and strategic analytics. During Deep Startups, Sharma will dive into startup development within the context of the music business industry. Seating is limited. Students can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/10832322\u0022\u003Eregister for Deep Startups on Engage\u003C\/a\u003E. Faculty, staff, and the general public can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/deep-startups-sk-sharma-tickets-1205832149419?aff=dailydigest\u0022\u003Eregister for Deep Startups on Eventbrite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeep Startups is a series that brings together knowledgeable entrepreneurs and Startup Launch alumni from various business sectors to discuss their experiences forming companies that address significant, contemporary challenges. Attendees spend an informative evening discovering the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom 2016 until recently, S.K. Sharma led a global team of Ph.D. data scientists, engineers, and strategists at Universal Music Group (UMG) to develop innovative and scalable solutions that drive real-time market insights and audience engagement. His leadership has been instrumental in creating differentiated intellectual property and market-leading capabilities in AI, machine learning, and prescriptive analytics, earning him multiple patents in marketing analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma\u0027s academic background includes a Ph.D. in chemical physics and physical chemistry from Caltech. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has held concurrent roles in academia and industry, including senior research scientist at Caltech\u0027s Beckman Institute. His corporate career includes significant positions such as vice president at Lehman Brothers, executive director at UBS, and vice president and partner at Mitchell Madison Group, where he advised global private equity funds and venture capital managers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to his role at UMG, Sharma is an entrepreneur in residence at UC San Diego\u0027s Office of Innovation and Commercialization, where he supports pioneering advancements in science and engineering. He is also an investor at Provisio Medical, a company revolutionizing endovascular procedures with its Sonic Lumen Tomography technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma\u0027s contributions to the field of AI and analytics have been widely recognized. He was awarded \u003Cem\u003EBillboard\u003C\/em\u003E magazine\u0027s 40 Under 40 and has been a commencement speaker at UC San Diego\u0027s Jacobs School of Engineering. His work in developing AI-driven marketing technologies has set new standards in the industry, ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations while driving significant improvements in marketing efficiency.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAttendees of Deep Startups will hear practical knowledge and actionable advice on entrepreneurship from Sharma. Each CREATE-X event is an opportunity to network, build ideas, and prepare for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E program, which provides $5,000 in optional seed funding, $150,000 in in-kind services, mentorship, entrepreneurial workshops, networking events, and resources to help build and scale startups. Students, faculty, researchers, and alumni interested in developing their own startups are encouraged to apply. The deadline to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eapply for Startup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is March 17, 2025. Spots are limited. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApply now\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for a higher chance of acceptance and early feedback. If you have any questions about getting started, email us at create-x@groups.gatech.edu.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X will host a Deep Startups fireside chat featuring S.K. Sharma, former chief analytics and AI officer at Universal Music Group, \u0026nbsp;on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Marcus Nanotechnology Building Rooms 1116 \u2013 1118. During Deep Startups, Sharma will dive into startup development within the context of the music business industry. Sharma is a serial entrepreneur with four $100M+ exits for companies he either co-founded or where he served as an operational partner.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CREATE-X will host a Deep Startups fireside chat featuring S.K. Sharma, former chief analytics and AI officer at Universal Music Group,  on Jan. 30, focusing on startup development in the music industry."}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2025-01-27 15:24:20","changed_gmt":"2025-01-27 15:43:57","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-01-27T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-01-27T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676143":{"id":"676143","type":"image","title":"Deep Startups: S.K. Sharma","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPictured S.K. Sharma Deep Startups Poster, with headshot and the following: S.K. Sharma, Former Chief Analytics and AI Officer at Universal Music Group, \u0026nbsp;Deep Startups, Jan. 30, 7p.m. Marcus Nano 1116-1118, Join CREATE-X for a discussion on developing startups with AI, data science, and strategic analytics, from a music business lens.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1737992458","gmt_created":"2025-01-27 15:40:58","changed":"1737992584","gmt_changed":"2025-01-27 15:43:04","alt":"Poster featuring S.K. Sharma, former Chief Analytics and AI Officer at Universal Music Group, promoting the Deep Startups event on January 30 at 7 p.m. in Marcus Nano Rooms 1116-1118. 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