Management engineering grad in Forbes' 30 under 30

Friday, November 16, 2018

Ari Paunonen and Mike Darlington of Monstercat. Credit: Forbes

Ari Paunonen, a 2012 management engineering grad was recently named in Forbes' "30 Under 30 class of 2019" in the music industry. While still completing his undergraduate degree, Paunonen and Mike Darlington cofounded Monstercat, a dance music online label. The company has grown to 45 employees and $10 million in annual revenues, and has expanded into publishing, merchandize, and even eSports management.