Luke Rynne Cullen
About Luke Rynne Cullen
Luke Rynne Cullen is a Product Manager specializing in royalties and payments, currently working at Curve Royalty Systems and FUGA in Amsterdam. He has a diverse background in startups and technology, having co-founded several companies and participated in multiple accelerator programs.
Current Role at FUGA
Luke Rynne Cullen serves as a Product Manager - Royalties at FUGA, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on managing royalty-related products, ensuring that the company meets the needs of its clients in the music industry. His work involves collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings and streamline processes.
Previous Experience at Google
In 2020, Luke participated in Google's Adopt a Startup Programme in County Dublin, Ireland, for a duration of four months. This program aimed to support startups by providing mentorship and resources. His involvement in this initiative contributed to his understanding of startup dynamics and innovation.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Luke co-founded TuneRelease, a company he led from 2020 to 2022, focusing on music distribution and promotion. He also co-founded Precital in 2023, a digital label that offers distribution, funding, and marketing tools for musicians. Additionally, he founded Develoy, a web development agency specializing in low-code and automation tools, serving various sectors including law firms and non-profits.
Educational Background
Luke Rynne Cullen has a diverse educational background. He studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in English Literature and History from 2015 to 2019. He also attended the Royal Irish Academy of Music, achieving qualifications in Music Theory and Performance in Piano from 2009 to 2018. Furthermore, he studied Music Theory and Performance in Violin and Viola at Technological University Dublin from 2001 to 2015.
Community Engagement and Impact
Luke has played a significant role in fostering community engagement within the startup ecosystem in Ireland. He helped build a community of over 1,000 members at Scale Ireland and managed the Trinity Orchestra, collaborating with notable artists. His efforts included securing over €1M in perks for startups and developing a representative organization for the Irish startup sector.