Jeremy Sirota is CEO of Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner. Merlin is a global leader for independent labels and distributors around the world, representing 15% of the global market share. Merlin helps its members to own their independence by striking premium music deals with services like Apple, Canva, Snap, Spotify, TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube. He started his career as a technology lawyer at Morrison & Forster. He went on to hold senior positions at Warner Music Group, culminating as Head of Business & Legal Affairs for WEA and ADA. Prior to Merlin, he was an early hire on the Facebook music team.