Dmitri Vietze

Founder & CEO

Dmitri Vietze launched PR and Marketing Agency Rock Paper Scissors in 1999. His vision was to combine cutting edge technology and deep organic storytelling to help clients crystallize their missions in compelling ways and amplify their stories in innovative ways. Dmitri added music tech startup founder to his accomplishments when he founded StoryAmp, a DIY PR platform. That experience informs his work as a trusted strategist for Rock Paper Scissors’ music innovation clients. He continues to lead Rock Paper Scissors as a full-service agency as the music industry and the media landscape evolves.

Dmitri stays at the cutting edge of music tech innovation by hosting the weekly Music Tectonics Podcast, monthly Seismic Activity online events, and the annual Music Tectonics Conference in Santa Monica, CA. He freely shares the innovation and business news he tracks in music and adjacent industries via Rock Paper Scanner, a curated weekly newsletter. He builds community through a warm approach to networking at open mic meetups that he hosts online and in-person. He can also be found speaking on stage at conferences ranging from SXSW to Music Biz on music innovation, new approaches to publicity, and resourcefulness.