I've found success in music, retail, and startups. Here's what I've learned about pivoting successfully.

"Since leaving the band in 2008, my career has been varied. I've worked in retail, at startups, and eventually became a senior leader at Visa Europe. In 2018, I founded Audoo, a startup that aims to help musicians receive royalties, which has investors including Elton John. My career pivots have been unexpected and I tend to fall into my line of work, but they have felt natural because my dreams keep changing."

"While my job titles have changed, one thing hasn't: a belief in getting my head down and doing the hard work. In my experience, nine times out of ten, that's what pays off. Band life was fun, but hard As a kid, I dreamed of being a footballer - then I got into music. My dad loves Motown and he wanted me to become a saxophonist. I started learning the clarinet and the sax,"

Ryan Edwards began his career as an indie-band drummer in his early 20s, touring festivals and reaching the UK's Top 10 Independent Singles Chart. He left the band in 2008 and worked in retail, at startups, and ultimately as a senior leader at Visa Europe. In 2018 he founded Audoo, a music-tech startup designed to help musicians receive royalties and backed by investors including Elton John. He describes his career pivots as unexpected and driven by changing dreams, emphasizes a persistent belief in getting his head down and doing hard work, and remains open to new opportunities.

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