The startup offers a talent discovery and auditioning platform that connects aspiring artists directly with industry experts, eliminating traditional barriers to entry in the music and entertainment sectors. By facilitating direct access to auditions and collaboration opportunities, the platform enables users to showcase their talents and secure professional engagements.
Funding
$8.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Aspiring artists often face significant barriers to entry in the music and entertainment industries due to limited access to industry experts and exclusive audition opportunities. Traditional talent discovery methods often rely on intermediaries, making it difficult for emerging talent to gain visibility and secure professional engagements.
Solution
Protégé is a talent platform designed to connect aspiring artists directly with industry experts, providing access to audition opportunities and personalized feedback. The platform allows artists to submit short video applications to experts in various fields, including music, entertainment, and business. Experts review submissions and provide guaranteed video responses, offering guidance and potential opportunities. Protégé aims to democratize access to career opportunities by enabling direct engagement between talent and industry professionals, fostering connections that can lead to career advancement.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes aspiring musicians, actors, dancers, and other artists seeking to gain exposure and connect with industry experts for career advancement opportunities.
Features
- Submission of 60-second video applications to industry experts
- Guaranteed video feedback from experts on submissions
- Option to apply for free by earning upvotes on audition videos
- User profiles to showcase talent with links to creator accounts (Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube, etc.)
- Diverse group of experts from multiple industries, including music, comedy, dance, gaming, and business
- Scholarship feature that allows users to crowdsource upvotes on their audition video to earn a free submission