Atlanta, GA – On May 22, at the prestigious Next Challenge awards ceremony at the Lincoln Center in New York City, Recordical® secured the coveted Power Platform Award, along with a $30,000 grant. With the booming creator economy estimated to surpass $528 billion by 2030, this recognition validates Recordical’s vision of empowering storytellers and creators to turn their passion into profitable careers.
Recordical was one of three organizations (including Nota and Borderless Magazine) who won a division award, edging out 400 organizations who applied for the challenge.
The Next Challenge, organized by the Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group, is a competition seeking groundbreaking startups that are reshaping the media landscape. A panel of 43 judges representing leading U.S. news and media institutions evaluated applicants, and Recordical’s comprehensive vision rose to the top.
“Winning the Power Platform Award is a huge validation of what Recordical can do for creators,” said Michelle Khouri, CEO and Founder of Recordical. “We envision a future in which creators have the tools and resources they need to not just produce high-quality content, but also build sustainable careers and thrive in the creator economy.”
Recordical offers creators an all-in-one solution for success. From booking self-service and aesthetic recording studios on-demand to accessing top-notch equipment through self-service lockers, the platform eliminates the logistical hurdles that often plague independent creators.
Since September 2022, Recordical has been operating a private beta studio in downtown Atlanta, where it has been refining its first-of-its-kind self-service systems and MVP platform with beta users. Building on this success, Recordical is now seeking a developer to partner with to open its first flagship studio in a key creator market in the U.S. This flagship location will serve as a model for future expansion, bringing the Recordical experience to life for creators worldwide.
But Recordical’s vision extends beyond space and equipment. Recordical’s existing platform offers a “Content Creator Arsenal” of bite-sized courses, ebooks, and workbooks designed to enhance skills in areas like audience growth, promotion, and production.
The most transformative aspect of Recordical, however, lies in its future plans. The company is actively seeking seed funding to develop a custom platform that will offer creators a holistic view of their content’s performance across platforms through monetization calculators, AI-driven sponsor matching, and other interactive tools meant to help creators unlock new revenue streams.
“The Next Challenge judges recognized the critical role Recordical can play,” said Khouri. “We go beyond providing studios and equipment; we equip creators with the knowledge, data, and opportunities they need to succeed.”
With the Next Challenge win and the potential for seed funding, Recordical is poised to revolutionize the creator economy. It’s a win for the millions of creators worldwide who are now empowered to turn their passion into a profitable venture, contributing to the massive growth of this dynamic market.
Investors and developers interested in funding or partnering with Recordical can email hi@recordical.com to learn more.
