Jimmy Iovine

Founder

Co-founder of Beats Electronics. Record producer and music executive who co-founded Interscope Records in 1990, building it into one of the most successful labels in music history. Started as a recording engineer on Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run.' Partnered with Dr. Dre to create Beats. Joined Apple after the acquisition. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

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Founder

Companies

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Beats Electronics $869M
Acquired Founder

Premium consumer audio brand that made headphones, earphones, speakers, and launched Beats Music streaming service. Co-founded by hip-hop producer Dr. Dre and music executive Jimmy Iovine, it became the dominant premium headphone brand before Apple's largest-ever acquisition.

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