Michael Pelczynski

Michael Pelczynski is a recognized music industry innovator and strategic executive shaping the future of digital rights, streaming economics, and AI in music at the intersection of technology and creative value. His work drives structural change in how music is licensed, monetized, and safeguarded in the modern economy. As Chief Strategy & Impact Officer at Voice-Swap, Michael leads transformative vision, industry governance, and commercial execution, shaping how AI voice technology is responsibly adopted at scale. He conceived and launched the first technical certification for AI voice models--an industry-first standard developed with BMAT Music Innovators that codifies transparency and accountability in generative voice technology. He also serves as Executive Vice President of Digital Strategy at Rostrum Pacific, steering enterprise-wide business development, licensing partnerships, distribution innovation, and AI-infused growth initiatives across key subsidiaries, including SpaceHeater Distribution. Michael was a principal architect of Fan-Powered Royalties at SoundCloud, the first user-centric streaming payout model adopted by a major DSP and widely cited as a catalyst in reshaping streaming economics. This work was recognized by Fast Company through its Most Innovative Companies list, and by a World Changing Ideas Award honoring Michael’s structural innovation in reshaping streaming economics. Earlier in his career, Michael held strategic roles at Warner Music Group, deepening his expertise in catalog administration, digital monetization, and rights optimization at scale. He is also the founder of Forms + Shapes, a consultancy advising music and technology companies navigating structural change, with a focus on AI, rights management, and next-generation business models. A published speaker on AI ethics, streaming fraud, and the future of artist compensation, Michael combines creative roots as a songwriter and composer with executive rigor--delivering products, deals, and frameworks that future-proof the global music economy and align creator value with sustainable growth.