Relationship Cultivators, Revenue Drivers, and Proven Deal Closers for Your Business.
Philosophy & Core Values
At StessCo, we care about doing business the right way. By prioritizing long-term mutual success and sustainable partnerships, we conduct business with integrity through transparent, timely communication, and a steadfast commitment to under-promising and over-delivering. By treating all our clients and partners with the same level of respect, we foster trust and lay the groundwork for the cross-pollination of opportunities.
The success of our work is centered on the three-way intersection of our clients, partners, and us, bringing alignment and synergy that contributes to a sum greater than its parts. Most importantly, StessCo remains incredibly flexible and adaptable, enabling us to serve in multiple facets of any business, whether as an advisor, contributor, instructor, or coach to drive the most successful outcomes for your business.
We’re Closers and Connectors
Not only are we your partners, cultivators, cross-pollinators, and more, we’re champion closers and connectors.
We pride ourselves on our ability to put you in the room with the best lawyers, communicators, marketers, bankers, and beyond to fit your company needs and goals.
Andrew Stess
Andrew Stess is the founder and CEO of StessCo Consulting Group, where he leads sales and business development, go-to-market strategy, U.S. market entry for global music-tech and rights-management companies, and more. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of music, technology, and media, Andrew has established a reputation as a trusted connector, dealmaker, and advisor who helps companies scale, generate revenue, and form lasting industry partnerships. His innate ability to align creative vision with commercial execution has made him a sought-after advisor for both technology providers and content owners.
Through StessCo, Andrew works as a sales and business development lead for a wide range of clients, helping them craft and execute growth strategies in the U.S. and beyond. His current and past clients span the music tech ecosystem, including Music Story (metadata enrichment & image licensing), Ingenta (royalty accounting & contract management), Tuned Global (white-label streaming & API platform), Professor of Rock/Classic Rock U (radio and podcast partnerships), and new streaming and licensing ventures across music, automotive, and consumer electronics. Whether leading negotiations, advising on strategy, or connecting dots across music, sports, and tech, Andrew’s hallmark is his ability to turn relationships into results, helping companies thrive in fast-changing creative industries.
Andrew began his career in metadata and digital music services, holding senior roles at CDDB/Gracenote and AllMusic/All Media Guide, where he helped pioneer metadata and media recognition solutions that became industry standards. Over the years, he has led sales, licensing, and strategic partnerships for companies ranging from startups to established global players, including positions as a board member and CRO of LyricFind and CEO roles with MusicIP and other early digital-music innovators.
Andrew also brings a unique family perspective to the sports and entertainment industries through his daughter, Minna Stess, who is a world-class professional skateboarder and Olympian. As a result, he frequently advises on sponsorships, brand partnerships, and the evolving landscape of the action sports industry.
Beyond consulting, Andrew is passionate about pop culture, is an active musician, songwriter, and bass player, and enjoys collecting vintage instruments. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Moniz, daughter Minna, son Finnley, and two collies, Esther and Winona.
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