Ben  Ikwuagwu

Bio:

Ben Ikwuagwu is a first-generation Nigerian-American entrepreneur, lifelong musician, and innovator in live-event technology. As a professional vocalist with over a decade of global performance experience, Ben saw firsthand the operational chaos of bookings, payments, and crew coordination — experiences that inspired him to co-found Soundcheck Live, where he now serves as CEO.

A graduate of Texas A&M University in Supply Chain Management, Ben applies enterprise-level systems thinking from roles at Apple and Dell to the creative world, bridging music and operations through technology.

With Soundcheck Live — described as “Shopify for live-event professionals” — Ben is building career ownership infrastructure for the gig economy, empowering freelancers and production companies with scalable tools for collaboration and workflow automation.

He frequently speaks and writes on the intersection of music, tech, and live-event operations, advocating for a more connected and efficient future for creators.

Key Highlights

• First-generation Nigerian-American entrepreneur & lifelong musician
 • 12+ years of global performance experience
 • CEO & Co-Founder of Soundcheck Live (“Shopify for live-event professionals”)
 • Supply-chain expertise from Apple & Dell applied to creative systems
 • Advocate for career ownership in the gig economy
 • Based in Austin, TX with a global view on live-performance technology

Speaking Topics

• Building Shopify for Live Event Pros: bringing enterprise systems to creative work
• From Stage to Startup: lessons from music, tech, and procurement
• Why a $200B industry still runs on spreadsheets — and how to fix it
• The wedding singer’s guide to operations excellence
• AI as creative amplifier, not replacement
• The future of live-event operations in a hybrid world