Power Brits with Chris Barton (Founder, Shazam)
Join GBx and Entrepreneurs First for the latest instalment of GBx's 'Power Brits in the Bay' series: Fireside chats celebrating inspirational British leaders who have built world-defining businesses. Shazam remains one of Apple’s most significant acquisitions.
The event keynote will begin promptly at 5.30pm.
We’re delighted to welcome Chris Barton, founder and first CEO of Shazam, who will be delivering a personal keynote for the community. Chris will share the honest story behind building Shazam from a seemingly impossible idea into a global cultural phenomenon - reflecting on the setbacks, breakthroughs, and resilience required to bring bold ideas to life.
Shazam went on to surpass two billion downloads, inspired the hit TV show Beat Shazam hosted by Jamie Foxx, and was acquired by Apple in 2018 for a reported $400 million, making it Apple’s sixth-largest acquisition of all time.
Before founding Shazam, Chris helped pioneer mobile ecosystems at Google and Dropbox. He is a three-time startup founder and the inventor of 12 patents, including one embedded in the Google search algorithm.
Come along to hear about Chris's journey and connect with fellow Brits in the Bay Area.
About Entrepreneurs First
Entrepreneurs First turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some may arrive with an early idea, others looking for a co-founder—but what matters most is their potential. EF backs founders first, then gives them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, companies founded through EF are worth more than $13 billion.