Meet the judges scoring your performance.

I like music and data; In that order

I oversee all operations within SCGC, a boutique acoustic guitar manufacturer.

Soomin Kim is a Senior Data Scientist at Sony Music, where she drives machine learning initiatives focused on global streaming behavior and fan engagement to inform artist strategy. A former internationally acclaimed classical singer and winner of the NZ Aria Competition, NZ Opera Idol, and Dartmouth’s Macdonald-Smith Prize, she shares music on YouTube with over 2.6 million views and brings both artistic and technical perspectives to innovation at the intersection of music and AI.

Laev is a Grammy-nominated producer and creative executive with 20+ years across music, media, and children’s content. He has worked with artists including Chance the Rapper and Mac Miller, and led global audio production for brands like Tonies and Moonbug. He specializes in turning creative ideas into scalable, high-impact content.