Daniel Ek

Daniel Ek (born 21 February 1983) is a Swedish billionaire entrepreneur and technologist. He is the co-founder and CEO of music streaming service Spotify. Early life and education Ek grew up in the Rågsved district of Stockholm, Sweden. He started coding and building websites at 13, showcasing his exceptional skill in the digital sphere. His early obsession with technology laid the foundation for later undertakings, some of which leading to success. He graduated from high school in IT-Gymnasiet in Sundbyberg in 2002, and subsequently studied engineering at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, before dropping out to focus on his IT career. Business career Career