Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeIn this episode, I speak with Oskar Serrander, Co-founder of Wondercraft. Oskar shares his fascinating journey from his early days at iHeart and Spotify to his current venture in the world of AI-driven audio production. We dive into his passion for audio, which started with a love for music and evolved into a career that has seen him at the forefront of some of the most significant innovations in the industry. Oskar's insights into the evolution of audio technology and his vision for making audio production more accessible are truly inspiring.We also explore Oskar's personal experiences, including his time at a Zen monastery and how it influenced his approach to life and work. His stories about the early days at Spotify, the challenges of launching in the U.S., and the cultural differences between working at Spotify and iHeart are both enlightening and entertaining. Oskar's enthusiasm for audio and his commitment to innovation shine through in our conversation, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of audio technology.Episode SponsorFullCast – https://fullcast.co/Key Takeaways0:00 Intro19:18 Oskar's Journey with acast24:55 Oskar Serrander's Mentorship Experience27:45 Advice on Work-Life Balance30:32 Oskar's Journey from Acast to Wondercraft34:18 Undervalued Audio Advertising40:27 Wondercraft's Role in Democratizing Audio46:09 Future of Podcasting and Audio ConsumptionTweetable Quotes"I grew up in a home where there was music on always. My dad was a huge music buff, and he introduced me to jazz and classical, and then my two older brothers introduced me to metal. So I had a wide spectrum of noise growing up.""What I really wanted to do is create an audio production tool for producing studio-quality content in any language, just by typing. The technology is finally here to make that possible.""I love always having a beginner's mindset. It gives me so much energy and makes me feel like I'm always choosing the adventure path, even though I've been in the industry for a long time."Resources MentionedLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskarserrander/Twitter - https://x.com/oskarserranderPodcast Junkies Website: podcastjunkies.comPodcast Junkies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Podcastjunkies/Podcast Junkies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastjunkiesjunkies/Podcast Junkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastjunkiesPodcast Junkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_junkiesPodcast Junkies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastjunkiesThe Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Podcast Index,...