63 - Meet the Innovators Behind Bebop: Revolutionizing Music Discovery

In this episode of InNOLEvation(r) Mindset powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, student host Menno Manfredini interviews FSU students Hugo Davies and Ryan, who share their entrepreneurial journey and current project, Bebop. Hugo, a STEM entrepreneurship major, and Ryan, a computer science major, discuss their backgrounds, how they met, and the innovative idea behind Bebop—an app aimed at enhancing music discovery by integrating AI and social connections. They delve into their goals for the app, strategies for marketing, and their participation in the FSU Innovation Challenge. This episode is a deep dive into the entrepreneurial spirit and the future of personalized music experiences. 00:00 Welcome 00:32 Meet Hugo and Ryan 00:43 Hugo's Journey in Entrepreneurship 02:14 Ryan's Path to Computer Science 03:15 The Birth of a Partnership 05:22 Introducing Bebop: The Music Discovery App 09:47 Marketing Strategies for Bebop 11:42 Competing in the Innovation Challenge 16:03 Future Goals and App Development 20:24 Differentiating Bebop from Spotify 24:47 Supporting Independent Artists 26:18 Conclusion and Launch Details