Leadership
Christina Calio
Co-Founder
Christina was the face of Microsoft within the music industry for over a decade, leading key negotiations with record labels, publishers, and artist managers as the industry evolved to embrace new digital business models and channels, from music subscription to distribution on Xbox and mobile. Before that, Christina led international sales and marketing at Geffen Records, where she worked closely with artists including Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, Beck, Joni Mitchell, Nirvana, and many others. Christina’s background, much like co-founder Bryan’s, demonstrates a passion and interest in bringing innovative technology to life in ways that benefit artists, fans, and business.
Bryan Lee
Co-Founder
Bryan was an early leader of the Xbox team driving the business and strategy efforts for Xbox, Xbox Live and Xbox 360. Next, as Corporate Vice President of Entertainment Businesses, Bryan led all of Microsoft’s products and services in the music, film, and television industries. Prior, Bryan led the film activities of Sony Pictures Entertainment. During his tenure, the studio launched its “Spiderman” and “Men in Black” franchises along with numerous other financially successful and critically acclaimed films. Bryan’s executive positions at traditional media companies, as well as Christina’s, has resulted in a 360-degree understanding and appreciation of the complexities of introducing existing businesses to emerging technologies.
Terry Morgan
Advisor
Terry is the CEO of the most successful minority owned event production company in Washington State with 45 years of experience in artist management, production, venue management, artist booking, promotion, and public relations. Terry has a BA in African American Studies did his masters work in Systematic Musicology, and is currently the director of the Borealis Festival of Light. Terry brings his strong entrepreneurial background, expertise in the live and artist management arena, and history of pushing the technical envelope to further the arts to Popins.
Popins is majority owned by people from underrepresented groups. We believe entertainment makes everyone’s lives better and are committed to doing what we can to make the world meaningful and fun for everyone.