Josiah Albertsen

Music, tech, rowing, and helping get things done are the things I love most.

I’m an Associate Director of Music Licensing for SiriusXM+Pandora. Part of an amazing, cross-functional team which ensures the songs people submit to Pandora go live correctly and the way our partners want them to look.

I was previously the cofounder and CEO of Parallel which was a virtual reality company focused on the music world. I also serve on the advisory board for SXSW Music and have organized/moderated many panels there and at other conference over the years (partial list of those, below). In a past career I managed millions of dollars in investments as a wealth manager for music and tech industry clients.

Throughout my career, I've served on the boards of music non-profits and helped organize events connecting local music industry professionals with those in the broader industry.

In recent years, I've begun focusing what I've learned to assist the Lake Merritt Institute in Oakland. I'm helping to improve the water quality and ecological sustainability of Lake Merritt, "the jewel of Oakland", through close coordination with stakeholders throughout the city.

My career began interning with indie record labels, touring, managing my friends' bands, managing and talent buying a small DIY venue (with a cool disco ball), and being surrounded by those who loved music and did the same.