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Axel Hensen

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Co-Founder at UJAM Music Technology GmbH
📍 Bremen, Bremen, Germany

With over 20 years in the music tech industry, Axel Hensen is the CEO and Co-founder of UJAM. He guides the companys vision of making music creation accessible and intuitive for everyone, from beginners to professionals. His experience includes managing engineering and operations at Avid Technology and studying at the University of Bremen.

Axel is passionate about combining his interests in music and technology. A former DJ and producer for ten years, he studied computer science and found his calling in creating consumer-focused music technology that removes creative limitations. He is dedicated to fostering an empowering, non-hierarchical company culture.

UJAM was notably co-founded with music and entertainment industry heavyweights Pharrell Williams and Hans Zimmer.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Accessible Music Tech
He co-founded UJAM with the vision of making music creation easier and more accessible by pairing powerful sound design with an intuitive user experience.
Startup Culture
He focuses on fostering a culture of trust and experimentation, empowering his team to succeed without the constraints of a formal hierarchy.
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Career

Work history

6-2013
Co-Founder
UJAM Music Technology GmbH
4-2010
CEO & Co-founder
UJAM
1-2009 - 4-2010
Manager Engineering & Operations
Avid Technology
9-2007 - 1-2009
Development Manager - Digidesign, A.I.R. Group
Avid Technology
1-2004 - 9-2007
Software and Project Management Consultant
Self-employed
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Education
2000 - 2006
German "Diplom"
University of Bremen
1999 - 2000
German "Diplom"
University of Hamburg
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