Web hosting for musicians, sold together with CD Baby in 2008.
CD Baby by Derek Sivers
Online store and distributor for independent musicians; became the largest seller of independent music online. Sold in 2008 for $22M.
Exit story: How Derek Sivers Sold CD Baby to Disc Makers (2008) →
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Online store and distributor for independent musicians; became the largest seller of independent music online. Sold in 2008 for $22M. CD Baby is a e-commerce product built by indie maker Derek Sivers, launched in 1997. CD Baby has since been acquired.
- Status
- Acquired
- Launched
- 1997
- Category
- E-commerce
- Website
- cdbaby.com
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Project to publish yearly entrepreneurship guidebooks on 16 Asian countries, started while living in Singapore.
CD Baby FAQ
What is CD Baby?
CD Baby is a e-commerce product: Online store and distributor for independent musicians; became the largest seller of independent music online. Sold in 2008 for $22M.
Who made CD Baby?
CD Baby was made by Derek Sivers, Musician who accidentally built CD Baby, sold it for $22M, and writes books on how to live. It launched in 1997. Derek Sivers has also built HostBaby, Wood Egg.
Is CD Baby still active?
CD Baby has been acquired. It is no longer owned by Derek Sivers, who built it as an indie maker.
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