About
Oscar Hoglund is the co-founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound, a MusicTech company that is seen and heard over 2.5 billion times a day around the globe. Over his 20+ year career, Oscar has founded several companies and is known for his bold innovations and proven business results (such as Epidemic Sound earning unicorn status in 2021.) Since its inception in 2009, Oscar has led Epidemic Sound’s journey to become an industry-leading music and soundtracking platform for content creation. Epidemic Sound has garnered critical acclaim for its innovative digital rights model and next-generation soundtracking tools that helps creators - everyone from global brands to the world’s biggest YouTubers - to elevate their content with music, while simultaneously supporting artists both financially and creatively. Oscar founded Epidemic Sound from a stint at one of the leading TV production companies in Sweden, Zodiak Television.
Oscar Höglund
Company details
Epidemic Sound
Company bio
Epidemic Sound is a global leader in music and sound for content creation, offering an extensive catalog that's heard over 3 billion times every day. Its user-friendly licensing model allows brands and creators to access music with full usage rights while providing tools to elevate their content. Epidemic Sound partners with artists across all genres, providing them with financial support through a 50/50 royalty split, upfront payments, and bonuses. Artists can also explore multiple projects simultaneously, making Epidemic Sound a flexible and artist-centered platform.