Ben Wynter (UK) // Unstoppable Ventures / POWER UP

Biography

Ben Wynter is a pioneering music executive, entrepreneur, and advocate for equity and inclusion
within the creative industries. With over two decades of experience, Ben has worked across the
independent and major music sectors, developing innovative initiatives that create meaningful
opportunities for underrepresented communities. Through Unstoppable Ben has worked with
award winning global talent, consulting on chart topping projects and managing Grammy Award
winning talent.

During his time as Director of Business Development and Partnerships at the Association of
Independent Music (AIM), Ben played a key role in expanding AIM’s national and regional reach
across the UK, strengthening partnerships, and driving initiatives that support independent artists
and entrepreneurs. He was Co-Chair of IMPALA’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force,
where he shaped European-wide policies that promote fairness and representation in the music
industry. He developed and led a strategic partnership between AIM and EY to expand access to
professional insight and support for independent founders and businesses. Whilst establishing an
investment syndicate focused on the music industry, securing more than £1 million in investor
commitments.
During his tenure at the PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and
talent development, Ben played a pivotal role in diversifying its investment approach and ensuring
that funding reached a broader and more inclusive pool of creators. His leadership helped drive
programmes that championed gender equality, supported Black and global majority artists, and
strengthened pathways for underrepresented voices to thrive within the creative economy.
Ben is also the founder of POWER UP, a transformative programme tackling anti-Black racism
and racial disparity in the UK music sector, recognised with both the Music Week Women in
Music EDI Award and the IMPALA Changemaker Award. His work continues to influence
industry-wide change and empower future generations of creative talent.
In addition to his professional achievements, Ben sits on the Department of Culture Media and
Sport’s (DCMS) Creator Remuneration Group and streaming reform Committee, contributing
his expertise to help ensure fairer pay and recognition for creators. He also serves on the
International Advisory Board to the Vice Mayor of Rotterdam, advising on cultural and
creative economy strategy to support diversity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the
municipality of Rotterdam. Alongside this work, Ben also serves as a Trustee Board Member of
The Diana Award the charity established in memory of Princess Diana, with the support of HRH
Prince William and HRH Prince Harry. The organisation empowers young people to discover
their purpose, champion equality, and become agents of change. Ben is also a trustee of the
Brent Music Academy.
Ben is now in the process of growing Unstoppable Ventures, a venture firm that builds a de-risked pipeline of high-growth founders overlooked by traditional venture.

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