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Daniel Ek

Daniel Ek appears in 4 indexed podcast episodes across 3 shows on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.

Daniel Ek is a Swedish businessman and technologist, best known as the founder and executive chairman of Spotify. He co-founded Spotify AB with Martin Lorentzon in 2006, launching the music streaming service in 2008. Ek stepped down as CEO of Spotify at the end of 2025, remaining as executive chairman.

Executive Chairman of SpotifyKnown for Spotify, Music streaming, Technology entrepreneurship

Track Daniel Ek appearances on Acquired, Founders, and The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett. Linked books include autobiography and Chung Ju Young.

Appearances4
Podcasts3
Linked books8
LatestSep 28, 2025
Podcasts featuring Daniel Ek
Acquired
2 episodes · latest Sep 30, 2024
Founders
1 episode · latest Sep 28, 2025
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
1 episode · latest Sep 28, 2023
Recurring topics
entrepreneurship

Books mentioned around this guest

autobiography cover
autobiography
Mike Ovitz · 1 mention
Chung Ju Young cover
Chung Ju Young
Book · 1 mention
Creative Selection cover
Creative Selection
Ken Kosienda · 1 mention
Game of Thrones cover
Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin · 1 mention
Henry Ford cover
Henry Ford
Book · 1 mention
James Dyson's first autobiography cover
James Dyson's first autobiography
Book · 1 mention
Michael Dell's autobiography cover
Michael Dell's autobiography
Book · 1 mention
Rich Dad Poor Dad cover
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki · 1 mention

Featured moments

Founders
My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify
Sep 28, 2025
2:07:40

“there's a story in the prequels of Game of Thrones where two brothers are fighting in this war.”

Game of Thrones · obsession with Game of Thrones
Founders
My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify
Sep 28, 2025
1:47:26

“Buffett, obviously greatest investor of all time, he met Walt Disney.”

Walt Disney · investment decisions and innovation
Founders
My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify
Sep 28, 2025
1:40:02

“I love, Jeff Bezos says about this, step-by-step ferociously.”

The History of Great Inventions · patience in innovation
Founders
My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify
Sep 28, 2025
1:25:37

“money comes naturally as a result of service.”

Henry Ford · entrepreneurship and problem solving

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Episodes

My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify artwork
FoundersSep 28, 2025
My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify
Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg) artwork
AcquiredSep 30, 2024
Acquired LIVE from Chase Center (with Daniel Ek, Emily Chang, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg)
Spotify Founder: “Spotify Was A Stupid Idea!” How A 23 Year Old Shy, Underdog, Introvert, Built A $31 Billion Business! - Daniel Ek artwork
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettSep 28, 2023
Spotify Founder: “Spotify Was A Stupid Idea!” How A 23 Year Old Shy, Underdog, Introvert, Built A $31 Billion Business! - Daniel Ek
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek artwork
AcquiredMay 18, 2023
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek