Dan Runcie

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Founder of Trapital: insights on entertainment, media, and tech

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I am the founder of Trapital, a research group focused on music, media, and entertainment. Trapital assesses the deals, companies, and artists that shape culture. Trapital's audience includes thousands of music execs, media moguls, artists, venture capitalists, and creators. Learn more at trapital.co

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  • Trapital Summit 2025: Sep 10 in LA
    Jul 10, 2025

    Trapital Summit 2025: Sep 10 in LA

    This is the room for the leaders shaping what's next in music, entertainment, and technology. It's Wednesday, September…

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  • Lessons Learned from Hip-Hop's Business Leaders
    Jun 11, 2021

    Lessons Learned from Hip-Hop's Business Leaders

    Hey! I've had some really great conversations these past few months with the people taking hip-hop to the next level…

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  • Trapital Turns 3 on March 1!
    Mar 1, 2021

    Trapital Turns 3 on March 1!

    Hey! Can't believe it's almost been three years since I started Trapital. What began as a side project has turned into…

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  • the modern-day speakeasies
    Feb 1, 2021

    the modern-day speakeasies

    Hey! January's almost done. This month definitely flew by.

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  • Time to reflect
    Jan 18, 2021

    Time to reflect

    Hey! It's been a busy start of the year for Trapital. To honor MLK Day, this week's memo will be pushed back to Tuesday.

    3 Comments
  • Trapital's Top Essays of 2020
    Jan 1, 2021

    Trapital's Top Essays of 2020

    Hey! Here's my most-read Trapital essays of 2020 and my take on them now since the year is almost done. 1.

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  • An unfortunate lawsuit
    Dec 13, 2020

    An unfortunate lawsuit

    Hey! Here's the latest from Trapital: new podcast: Flawless Real Talk Rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Flawless Real…

    4 Comments
  • The Cannabis Visionary
    Dec 6, 2020

    The Cannabis Visionary

    Hey! Here's the latest from Trapital: new podcast: Daouda Leonard, CEO and co-founder of CreateSafe Earlier this year…

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  • the marketplace to monetize fame
    Nov 30, 2020

    the marketplace to monetize fame

    Hey! Here's the latest from Trapital: new podcast: Steven Galanis, CEO and co-founder of Cameo Steven breaks down his…

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  • Lil'​ Nas X and 33 Million of His Closest Friends
    Nov 23, 2020

    Lil'​ Nas X and 33 Million of His Closest Friends

    Hey! Here's the latest from Trapital: new podcast: Dave Macli, co-founder of Audiomack and DJBooth Audiomack is an…

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    Trapital

    - Present 7 years 6 months

    San Francisco, CA

    Trapital elevates the business behind music, media, and culture. Each week, I break down the latest moves that shape our culture and society.

    Trapital has been referenced in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and other publications. The Trapital Podcast interviews top execs like Issa Rae, Rick Ross, Troy Carter, and many more.

    Learn more at: https://trapital.co or click the link below:

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