Pandora Founder Tim Westergren created the internet radio giant in January 2000 and now serves as the Company’s chief strategy officer. More than 65 million people have registered to listen to Pandora on their computers, phones and consumer electronic devices. Their personalized radio stations make up more than half of all online radio listening.

A lifelong pianist with blues and jazz roots, Tim received his B.A. from Stanford University, where he studied music theory and composition, but spent most of his time at the Center for Research in Musical Acoustics - a campus think tank focused on the integration of computers and music.

Tim’s passion for helping talented emerging artists led to his decision to found the Music Genome Project (MGP). Designed to connect artists with listeners who are most likely to enjoy their music through a combination of technology and musicology, the MGP powers the personalization of Pandora radio. In addition to guiding Pandora's overall strategy and vision, Tim now spends most of his time as Pandora's chief evangelist, traveling the country to meet with listeners; ensuring that Pandora stays in-tune with its fast growing audience.

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