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Alexander Ljung is the Founder & Chairman of SoundCloud. Ljung is based in Germany. Earlier roles include positions at SoundCloud. Ljung was born in 1981 and educated at Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm School of Economics.
Co-founder of SoundCloud (2007), he served as CEO until 2017 before transitioning to Chairman. Born in the UK and raised in Sweden, Ljung has a background in sound design and media production, holding an M.Sc. in Media Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Alexander Ljung spans his tenure leading SoundCloud through various phases of the platform's evolution, including discussions of subscription service launches, negotiations with major record labels, and the company's financial challenges and eventual leadership transitions. Headlines also reference ventures beyond SoundCloud, such as an e-bike subscription service launched by the company's founders, alongside broader profiles examining Ljung's role in building the audio-sharing platform.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 27, 1981
- Citizenship
- Sweden, United Kingdom
- Education
- Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm University
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Alexander Ljung: FAQ
- Who is Alexander Ljung?
- Alexander Ljung is the Founder & Chairman of SoundCloud, based in Germany.
- Where did Alexander Ljung work previously?
- Earlier roles include SoundCloud (CEO, until 2017).
- Where was Alexander Ljung educated?
- Alexander Ljung studied at Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm University.