Chip Horne

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About Chip Horne

Growth Architect | Product & Ops Leader | 20+ yrs in tech, media & music | Building systems that scale creativity, unlock value, and deliver results I'm a strategic operator with two decades of experience delivering products and driving growth at the intersection of tech, media, and culture. At YouTube, I launched and scaled eight creator monetisation products - from channel memberships to YouTube Shopping - taking them from concept to high-9-figure ARR. At Warner Music Group, I’m helping reshape how artists and songwriters connect with fans, see their earnings, and understand their data. I thrive in ambiguity and enjoy untangling complex, cross-disciplinary problems - especially where there’s no clear playbook. I’m a systems thinker who bridges legal, commercial, product, engineering, PR, marketing, and partnerships to make ambitious ideas real and scalable. My leadership style is pragmatic and collaborative, grounded in transparency, empathy, and a bias for action. Specialisms: • Product Ops in complex environments • GTM & scaling for new products • Cross-functional leadership across tech, legal and business • Systems design & operational infrastructure • Growth strategy for creators, platforms, and media businesses • Creating new value across AI, media, and the creator economy