Why Spotify's Daniel Ek Topped Forbes' '30 Under 30' List

Every year Forbes magazine singles out 30 entrepreneurs under 30 years old who are out changing the world before they’re even old enough to run for president.  Topping the list this year is Swedish entrepreneur Daniel Ek, whose digital music service Spotify has won the hearts of music lovers worldwide while working toward a more sustainable business model for the music industry.

According to Forbes, record companies have seen dwindling sales figures ever since Napster came on the scene with free (but illegal) downloads. 

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