Make your team feel respected, empowered and genuinely excited about the company's mission.

Be sure to ‘notice’ ideas when you have them. Stop. Take the time to consider them seriously. And if your gut tells you they're compelling, be fearless in their pursuit . we live life only once. So, rather than avoiding the risk of trying, avoid the risk of not trying. Nothing is more haunting than thinking, ‘I wish I had’.

Make your team feel respected, empowered and genuinely excited about the company's mission.

There are 100,000 artists on Pandora & 70% are indies; artists making $100K - $2 million.

Don't be shy about believing in your ideas - even if folks around you think you're crazy.

Just be prepared for a long and often uncertain journey. The good stuff doesn't come easy.