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Dre Hall is a music and tech entrepreneur speaking at the intersection of music IP, venture building, and emerging tech.

Transitioning from global music producer Anikdote (150M+ streams) to tech executive, Dre brings a rare founder-first perspective to the stage.

He has delivered high-impact talks at premier platforms like Black Tech Fest, Barclays (Rise London), and CogX, focusing on music IP, venture building, and disruptive tech. A leading voice in Web3, Dre also collaborates with Foundation Ventures and the ICP HUB to break down decentralised architecture and digital ownership.

Today, he channels this expertise into Beatsora, democratising production tools to strip away financial barriers for independent creators worldwide.

***COMING SOON***

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Key Highlights from the Appearance

When I got the invite to speak at the Barclays Innovation Hub in Shoreditch, I didn't want to show up with a polished, robotic corporate deck. In fact, I prepared the entire presentation in under an hour. I didn't want a script ... I wanted a conversation!

Ditching the corporate jargon, I stood on that stage and purposefully stripped away the over-inflated metrics, the buzzwords, and the typical tech jargon. I didn't care about looking like a traditional corporate founder. I chose to speak with simple, transparent truths. That raw honesty is exactly why people told me it was one of the standout pitches of the night

Emphasising Integrity over Fundraising, my message to the room was simple: "focus on the execution, not just the hype". Startup success isn't just about chasing investor capital, it is about building a product that delivers exactly what it promises. For me, product utility and keeping your word to your users will always come first.

"You are ot defined by your past!" The most important part of my time on that stage was reaching the next generation of unconventional entrepreneurs. I openly shared my personal hardships because I wanted young founders to see that they are not defined by their worst moments or their backgrounds. If I can stand in a major financial innovation hub like Barclays and command the room, so can they.

Black Tech Fest

the intersection of creativity, music, and technology

When I took the stage at Black Tech Fest 23, it was all about breaking down barriers and showing how we can merge true creativity with scalable tech. Here is how I’d lay out what went down:

Shifting the Creative Landscape: I joined a panel alongside a senior editor from Spotify. We dove straight into how modern tech innovations are completely transforming the creative economy and what that means for our culture.

Protecting the Craft: A massive focus of my talk was about music intellectual property and venture building. I shared my journey of navigating the industry and how we need to build platforms that actually empower independent creators.

Sharing the Space: Being part of that flagship line-up was incredible. The energy at Black Tech Fest was unmatched, especially sharing the speaker agenda with absolute cultural icons like Craig David.

The Bigger Mission: For me, this wasn’t just a talking shop. It completely aligned with what we're doing at Beatsora—democratising music creation, stripping away the massive financial ceilings, and ensuring Black culture and technical innovation are driving the future together.