John has been an audio enthusiast since his first cry, rumoured to have been in perfect pitch. Legend has it he entered the world donning a pair of Walkman headphones (they're like earbuds…but spongier). Today, he harnesses this lifelong passion as the Chief Revenue Officer at Magellan AI, the go-to podcast competitive intelligence and measurement platform. With a rich history in the audio realm, John has spearheaded podcast monetization strategies for major media conglomerates, driven audience growth for some of the top podcasts in the industry, and assembled and led formidable podcast sales teams. Not just a strategist, John has also been on the creative frontlines, writing, hosting, and producing his own podcast for over seven years, garnering hundreds of thousands of listeners and multiple awards.