Episode 20: Peter Szabo

Show Notes

In this episode of Lessons From Sports, host and CEO of CUENTO Marketing, Wayne Partello reconnects with Peter Szabo, a full-circle conversation that began years ago when Wayne was Peter’s intern at Kiss 108. Peter shares how a lifelong love of music shaped his path from radio into the world of music and media technology. His career includes influential roles at Pandora, Shazam, and Spotify, where he helped shape how audiences discover and engage with music at scale. Now the CEO and Founder of Idea Factory, Peter reflects on the lessons learned at each stage of his career, what it takes to build and lead a company, and how experience across media, technology, and leadership compounds over time. Along the way, Wayne and Peter reminisce on their early days in radio and discuss the importance of mentorship, relationships, and staying curious as industries evolve. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, media and music technology, entrepreneurship, and building a lasting career rooted in passion and adaptability.