The “DAW-network”
We declare that music is a creative process that serves as a source of passion and self-expression. Understanding that today's industry views artists and their creations as commodities, we champion the idea that music is more than just its outcome.
Our mission is to create an online network that emphasizes the individual growth of artists without having them compromise their tools or identity. We aim to push the boundaries of music creation by connecting communities who recenter music within the framework of collaboration and culture.
By building a network of tools and artists, DAWn Audio seeks to revolutionize the music industry, fostering a home that prioritizes the process behind making music.
Our Story
The process for collaborating on music today sucks. While making music with friends, Diego began imagining a workflow that would spend less time navigating this outdated process and more time focusing on what he loved: making music with others. Out of this frustration, DAWn Audio was born, starting as a Senior Design project in Tulane University’s 2021 Engineering Capstone Class, and now growing into a startup positioned to disrupt the creative industry.
Meet The Team
Diego Pinzon
Co-Founder & CEO
Diego is a drummer turned music producer with a BS in Engineering Physics and a minor in "Music Science and Technology" from Tulane University. He combines his technical knowledge and industry experience to lead DAWn Audio. He's also a Community Organizer with the Peoples Institute for Survival And Beyond (PISAB), bringing his skills to grow and foster the artist community.
Leo Simanonok
Leo holds a BS in Engineering Physics and Computer Science from Tulane University. Upon graduating, he went to complete a year of Aerospace Engineering graduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology until returning to the team full time as CTO, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide the technical development of DAWn Audio.
Mandy Ortiz
Co-Founder & CSO
Mandy graduated from Macalester College with a BA in Political Science, International Studies, and Portuguese. Prior to joining DAWn Audio as a co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, she spent time at Ogilvy honing her skills in strategic planning and public relations, working with top clients, and co-publishing industry thought leadership pieces. Her identity as a multimedia storyteller extends beyond her strategic work at DAWn Audio and into organizational work with art collectives, businesses, and community-based nonprofits across various cities, making the intersectionality between people, community, and passion the center of her work.
