This week on What’s Next? with Lacey, Lacey interviews Josh Simons, CEO of Vinyl Group, an Australia-based music tech company that’s shaping the future of the music industry. Vinyl Group is home to a range of platforms that support artists and music professionals in meaningful ways—from publishing and data to connecting creatives and selling records. Josh also co-founded Vampr, one of the group’s standout platforms, before later stepping into the CEO role for the company as a whole.

In this episode, Josh shares his entrepreneurial journey and offers an honest look at what it really takes to build companies, take risks, and lead in a fast-moving industry. From behind-the-scenes lessons to thoughtful career advice, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.

If you’re thinking about starting your own business, dreaming of becoming a CEO one day, or simply looking for an uplifting and motivating story, this episode is for you.