Team
Sound Royalties is on the cutting edge of where finance meets music. With funding at the core of what we do, music is the heart of who we are. Someone once said, “The function of the artist is to provide what life does not,” and we couldn’t agree more. That is why we take time to get to know the creatives we work with, building lasting relationships that bear value and meaning. Our team works together daily to support the stability of a financially sound environment for one common goal – our customers to enhance their craft. Because, “without music, life would be a mistake.”
Contact Sound Royalties and get to know us today! Our team is here to help you achieve your goals with royalty financing and more.
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Alex Heiche
Founder
Upon recognizing the sizable need for funding options that cater to music professionals and allow creatives to retain their copyrights, Alex Heiche founded Sound Royalties in 2014 and serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. His innate passion for music and strong roots in the music industry have greatly contributed to the firm’s success.
Alex Heiche
Founder
Alex is a strong and outspoken music advocate, supporting the growth of songwriters, producers and artists, as well as highlighting the importance of musicians being compensated for their work while retaining their music rights and royalties. Alex possesses decades of experience in providing funds and finance raising strategies to music creatives, large annuity recipients, and professional athletes. He has worked with leading music industry professionals, including GRAMMY-Award winners, platinum recording artists and notable music industry executives in every genre, always with the utmost discretion and privacy.
A respected thought leader in the music business, Alex has shared his knowledge and insights at many industry events with organizations including the Recording Academy, BESLA, Sync Summit, the Los Angeles Digital Content Marketplace, as well as with music students at universities including Vanderbilt and Belmont. Additionally, Alex’s expert opinions have been featured in top publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Music Business Worldwide, The Tennessean, Music Connection and Digital Music News.
Prior to founding Sound Royalties, Alex held executive roles in specialty finance firms and high-tech software companies. Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. He currently sits on the Advisory Board of the Music Biz Association, sits on the Nashville Chapter Sounding Board of the non-profit Free Guitars4Kids, is a member of the Recording Academy, Songwriters of North America, the Gospel Music Association, the Country Music Association, the Americana Music Association, A2IM, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, and is a lifetime member of BESLA and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Michael Bizenov
President
Michael Bizenov, President of Sound Royalties, is a highly skilled executive with extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and business development. Bringing a principled entrepreneurial management style to the company, Michael leads our innovative business, helping to shape its vision and lead its continued growth.
Michael Bizenov
President
President of Sound Royalties, Michael Bizenov, is a highly skilled executive with extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and business development. Bringing a principled entrepreneurial management style to the company, Michael leads our innovative business, helping to shape its vision and lead its continued growth.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Michael has successfully built and grown several companies, and has a proven track record of taking many promising businesses to the next level. Utilizing a diverse background in financial services, business strategy, management development and more, he is renowned not just for his keen acumen in planning and strategy, but also for his relentless commitment to effectively creating and executing business plans that foster growth and success.
Previously, Michael was a consultant for UBS and Litchfield Road Consulting, where he provided senior advisory support on business and strategy development, program implementation, financing, and overall business transformation. Prior to that, he spent 20 years in various executive roles at Sterling National Bank, helping grow the bank’s assets from under $1 billion to $15 billion and culminating his tenure there as the institution’s President of Consumer Banking.
Michael’s passion for music began at a young age when he learned to play the drums, and carries on today as an avid supporter and fan of a wide variety of music and the people who create it. Michael is also active in many community and charitable activities, including creating and leading a teen leadership development and mentoring program at a community center in Queens, NY, work as a trustee in various not for profit organizations, and serving as a long-time youth basketball coach and a board member of his local Catholic Youth Organization.
Chuck Lowe
Chief Financial Officer
Chuck Lowe is Sound Royalties’ Chief Financial Officer and functions as the Chief Credit and Risk Officer. Leading the areas of credit, risk, finance, and servicing, Chuck lends his potent expertise garnered through years of success operating in specialty finance firms.
Chuck Lowe
Chief Financial Officer
Chuck Lowe is Sound Royalties’ Chief Financial Officer and functions as the Chief Credit and Risk Officer. Leading the areas of credit, risk, finance, and servicing, Chuck lends his potent expertise garnered through years of success operating in specialty finance firms.
Before serving as CFO at Sound Royalties, Chuck co-founded Novation Ventures in 2001, where he held positions of increasing responsibility in the asset securitization industry. Chuck played a leading role in arranging the financing and securitization of over one billion dollars in lottery prize, structured settlement (and other similar) cash flows.
Chuck received a bachelor degree from Yale University and a MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Chuck's impressive academic career and love for music has provided the Sound Royalties team with the necessary skills to be the leading financial firm in the music industry.
Michael Damore
Legal Counsel
Michael Damore has been the General Counsel for Sound Royalties since its inception in 2014 and serves as a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Michael manages legal matters related to Sound Royalties’ product development, underwriting, and financing its asset acquisitions.
Michael Damore
Legal Counsel
Michael Damore has been the General Counsel for Sound Royalties since its inception in 2014 and serves as a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Michael manages legal matters related to Sound Royalties’ product development, underwriting, and financing its asset acquisitions.
Before his current role, Michael served as General Counsel for a specialty finance company where he managed the company’s legal, underwriting, and regulatory compliance. Early in his career, Michael practiced commercial law in Sacramento, California focused on business transactions and intellectual property rights. Michael graduated with highest honors from the University of California, Davis in 1987 with degrees in Economics and Political Science, and a law degree from the University of California, Davis.
Michael’s musical aptitude was noted at an early age as he learned to play the trumpet in middle school. With a passion for music and law, Michael has been an elite asset to the Sound Royalties team.
Barbara Ocasio
Executive Vice President of Operations
As the Executive Vice President of Operations at Sound Royalties, she successfully oversees the day to day operations by setting guidelines, procedures and risk management processes to ensure internal and external compliance.
Barbara Ocasio
Executive Vice President of Operations
Barbara graduated from Palm Beach State College and brings more than 10 years of experience in specialty finance operations. As the Executive Vice President of Operations at Sound Royalties, she successfully oversees the day to day operations by setting guidelines, procedures and risk management processes to ensure internal and external compliance. An employee of Sound Royalties since day one, Barbara has developed crucial relationships within the music industry, and can often be found attending the various Latin music events and award shows throughout the year.