Frank Moten

Frank Moten’s professional journey spans decades and industries, weaving together expertise in technical leadership and the music industry. His work has been instrumental in startup growth, expansion, and turnaround projects across North America and Europe, within advertising, music production, telecommunications, media, and internet enterprises.

Yet, despite this extensive career in tech and business, Frank’s deepest connection has always been with music. Growing up in a family rooted in musical history—his father owned the iconic Harlem Nightclub—Frank developed personal bonds with some of jazz’s greatest names, including John Birks ‘Dizzy’ Gillespie. Whether performing as a musician or working alongside legends, these relationships shaped his vision and values.

In the early 2000s, Frank noticed a critical gap in how artists promoted themselves in an evolving digital age. In response, he founded OurGig.com, the first dedicated music marketing agency, aimed at transforming artist-label connections through innovative technology. This agency, however, was the result of years of groundwork.

Before launching the platform, Frank honed his vision through projects like tributes to Dizzy Gillespie. These efforts introduced him to early digital platforms like Sonicnet by MTV and VH1. Although groundbreaking, such tools lacked key components like payment systems—sparking Frank’s idea to build something more robust.

Simultaneously, his work at Ernst & Young Consulting further exposed him to emerging technologies and industry trends. As he balanced travel-heavy consulting roles, Frank spent every free moment perfecting the blueprint for what became OurGig.com: a platform bridging musicians and audiences in new and transformative ways.