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title: "Re-Engineering Live Concerts with Ultra-Low Latency"
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# Re-Engineering Live Concerts with Ultra-Low Latency

Code Story | Startup Podcast for Technical Founders — S4 E10: Re-Engineering Live Concerts: How Mandolin Scaled Ultra-Low Latency Streaming with Steve Caldwell Press Play to Listen While You Browse S4 E10: Re-Engineering Live Concerts: How Mandolin Scaled Ultra-Low Latency Streaming with Steve Caldwell Code Story | Startup Podcast for Technical Founders 0:00 27:23 1× Steve Caldwell lives in Louisville, Kentucky - but grew up in South Louisiana, in cajun country. In the 90's he loved seeing things he typed on the screen come to life, as he built website in Frontpage 95. As he got into his 20's, he wanted to jump into professional dev. He's got 3 kids in elementary school - so with the pandemic, its been quite interesting having everybody at home. He's relatively new to Kentucky, but hopes to get out and do the bourbon trail when the timing is right. He enjoys playing music, composing, and DJ'ing. As he puts it, he enjoys combining his passion for music with his passion for technology. In startup land, you have to be able to adlib and be flexible to change, understand your customers, and to skate where the puck is so to speak. Its the same in music - feeling the crowd, responding to your band, etc. - which is a really interesting parallel. As the COVID pandemic decimated live music events, Steve was caught in a related riff. He found himself networking for his next gig, and while doing so, started to chat with his now co-founders about a new opportunity... where musicians could interact with fans in new ways. This is the creation story of Mandolin. Sponsors Kitcaster Unidragon Coupon: DragonStory, 10% Discount. Expires July 1, 2021 Links Website: https://www.mandolin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caldwellsteve/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Amazing tools we use: This podcast is hosted on RedCircle , a FREE platform for podcasts and brands to scale their message. Want to record your remote interviews with class? Then, you need to use Squadcast . Code Story uses the 1-click product ClipGain , sign up now to get 3hrs of podcast processing time FREE If you want an amazing publishing platform for your podcast, with amazing support & people – use Transistor.fm Credits: Code Story is hosted and produced by Noah Labhart. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Pocket Casts , Google Play , Breaker , Youtube , or the podcasting app of your choice. Checkout our episode stacks on Stacklist! https://stacks.codestory.co/ Hosted by Noah Labhart | Technical Founder & Startup Mentor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Latest Season of the Podcast is Sponsored By