Top Hat Radio
Music plays a big part of life at Top Hat – especially while we’re all working in a hybrid way.
Each week we drop a new Top Hat Radio playlist, curated by one of our Top Hatters.
It’s just one of the ways we share energy and tap into each other’s personal soundtracks.
Top Hat Radio Holiday Playlist 2024
This is our holiday soundtrack! We wish you a very happy holiday season – from the Top Hat community!
2024 Playlist #94 – Justin Groff
This week’s playlist was curated by Justin Groff, our Manager, Strategic Finance. Justin is an elite athlete in his spare time. This is a recent playlist he used during a 3-hour marathon. Lace up and enjoy!
2024 Playlist – Pride Month
As part of our recognition of Pride Month, Top Hatters from across the company curated this playlist highlighting incredible queer artists making a significant impact on the music industry – and the world. Happy Pride!
2024 Playlist #93 – Heather Taylor
This week’s playlist was curated by Heather Taylor, our Senior Director, Product Marketing. Feel like a kid again (or enjoy with your own kids) with Heather’s Disney favorites playlist!
2024 Playlist #92 – Jake Rutka
This week’s playlist was curated by Jake Rutka, our Director, Growth Marketing. Jake’s list list starts with a smattering of 90s and 00s post-grunge, dips into the old man rock he’s embraced in the past decade, and finishes with a collection of songs from some of his favorite recent artists.
2024 Playlist #91 – Keli Wherritt
This week’s playlist was curated by Keli Wherritt, our former Director, Enterprise Sales. Keli shares what some consider the only workout or dance playlist required when you need to take a 5-minute break from your desk. Enjoy!
2024 Playlist #90 – Austin Squad
This week’s playlist was curated by our amazing team of Austin Top Hatters. Great music is ALWAYS playing in our Austin office, and these are just some of the bangers they have on repeat. Yeehaw, y’all.
2024 Playlist – Women’s History Month
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History month our Women in Technology ERG curated this playlist to highlight anthems by incredible female artists that stand the test of time. It’s perfect for your next vacation, working from home, and everything in between!
2024 Playlist #89 – Greg Thomas
This week’s playlist was curated by Greg Thomas, who leads our Enterprise Customer Success team. Everyone has an outlet and Greg finds his while in the gym or travelling. This is his personal soundtrack to a great workout or road trip. Enjoy!
2024 Playlist #88 – Blaine Alleluia
This week’s playlist was curated by Blaine Alleluia, our Senior Product Development Specialist. Blaine believes Video game music is the best background music, as it’s meant to go unnoticed while you do something else. Enjoy!
2024 Playlist #87 – Jonathan Carvalho
This week’s playlist was curated by Jonathan Carvalho, our former IT Specialist. Which year in the 80s serves up the best tunes? These are Jonathan’s picks! Enjoy.
2023 Holidays at the Movies
Nothing makes you feel the holidays more than a great movie soundtrack. A very happy holidays from the entire Top Hat team!
2023 Playlist #86 – Renee Fisher
This week’s playlist was curated by Renee Fisher, our former VP, Engineering. This is Renee’s ultimate Christmas hits of classics, modern versions, and some fun kids songs too! Happy Holidays!
2023 Playlist #85 – Ashleigh Serdiuk
This week’s playlist was curated by Ashleigh Serdiuk, a former Sales Development Rep. If you’re ever in our Austin office, the likelihood of Ashleigh playing 90s alternative playing is very high. This is a masterful list of highlights from the entire decade. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #84 – Arel Roche
This week’s playlist was curated by our Senior Product Manager Arel Roche. Arel recently helped launch our new AI-powered assistant called Ace, and this is the music behind Ace. It’s an intro to UK drill, grime, afrobeats, and everything in between. It’s a titch NSFW – enjoy!
2023 Wrap N’ Rally Playlist
The playlist for our mid-year annual kickoff Wrap N’ Rally, inspired by all things California!
2023 Exec Playlist #17 – Curtis Tripoli
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist is curated by our former Chief Financial Officer Curtis Tripoli. It’s almost Halloween, and Curtis has curated a spooktacular collection of terrifyingly good music for kids (mostly) of all ages. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #83 – Maddie Bisson
This week’s playlist was curated by our former Receptionist Maddie Bisson. This music is what Maddie passionately belts out on her commutes, pretending she’s a famous pop star in front of a crowd of thousands. Enjoy.
2023 Playlist #82 – Jesse Penning
This week’s playlist was curated by Jesse Penning, our former Director, Engineering Productivity. Welcome to Jesse’s mind palace! When he needs to sit, think and consider, he listens to this playlist. Hearing words distract him, so it’s all instrumental. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #81 – Professional Services + Onboarding Team
This week’s playlist was curated by our Profesional Services and Onboarding team. It’s the most esoteric set of songs you’ll find on the subject of teaching and learning. We’d give it a grade, but the curators believe in ungrading and enjoying the process of learning instead!
2023 Playlist #80 – Claire Roussier
This week’s playlist was curated by Claire Roussier, our Manager, Compensation and Benefits. Claire provides a mix of modern “Variété française” and some oldies she grew up with, mostly ballads. The use of Google Translate is highly encouraged – bonne écoute!
2023 Playlist #79 – Anton Venema
This week’s playlist was curated by Anton Venema, our VP, Engineering. Anton’s assembled a collection of songs that make him feel better on a bad day. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #78 – Nicole Taylor
This week’s playlist was curated by Nicole Taylor, one of our Board Members. These songs make Nicole move every time she hears them. That’s especially helpful when she’s going through any stressful time! They’re also great when times are good and she just wants to move. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #77 – Ife Peters
This week’s playlist was curated by Ife Peters, a former Agile Lead on our Engineering team. This playlist was born to make you move – it’s nothing but the beat and will move your soul and feet!
2023 Playlist #76 – Blanca Champetier
This week’s playlist was curated by Blanca Champetier, our Senior Director, Product Marketing. This is Chillactive! Music that pumps you up while relaxing you at the same time. It’s a combination of some of the best deep house/electro dance music of the last few years, including her all-time fave artists Lane8 and Odesza.
2023 Playlist #75 – Lacey Vitetta
This week’s playlist was curated by Lacey Vitetta, our Senior Director, Math Learning Solutions. These tunes are what Lacey and her daughters listen to on the way to dance competitions – all female artists – to motivate them to conquer the day. Enjoy!
2023 Pride Month Playlist
As part of our recognition of Pride Month, Top Hatters from across the company curated this playlist highlighting incredible queer artists making a significant impact on the music industry – and the world. Happy Pride!
2023 Playlist #74 – Holden Milligan
This week’s playlist was curated by Holden Milligan, one of our Enterprise Customer Success Managers. Holden’s assembled a collection of his favorite (work-appropriate) songs. Each song comes from a different genre or sub-genre and is a smorgasbord of musicality. Take your pick!
2023 Playlist #73 – The People Team
This week’s playlist was curated by our amazing People Team and inspired by Cinco De Mayo. ¡Diviértanse todos!
2023 Playlist #72 – Donya Rasoulian
This week’s playlist was curated by our former Receptionist Donya Rasoulian. Sometimes we all need a pick-me-up, and these songs are guaranteed to put Donya in a good mood right away. If you need a musical boost, give it a listen.
2023 Playlist #71 – Trevor Harms
This week’s playlist was curated by our Senior Director, Engineering Trevor Harms. Trevor spends a ton of time coaching his kids and others in sports. These are Trevor’s go-to songs to wind you up and create the energy you need to perform. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #70 – Custom Publishing Team
This week’s playlist was curated by Top Hatters from our Custom Publishing team. You’ll find this playlist at the intersection of pedagogy and planning… representing the diverse minds and souls of our team. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #69 – Sandi Campbell
This week’s playlist was curated by Sandi Campbell, our former Principal Program Manager in Engineering. Frisson is the phenomenon of experiencing chills or goosebumps that come from listening to a piece of music. Sandi likes to feel her music, and this is a sampling of songs that do just that. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist #68 – Britney-Anne Foster
This week’s playlist was assembled by Britney-Anne Foster, a former Project Coordinator on our Learning Solutions team. Britney-Anne has assembled an amazing collection of feel-good music for the soul! This is a playlist for folks who really appreciate the oldies. Enjoy!
2023 Playlist – Women’s History Month
As part of our recognition of Women’s History Month in 2023, our Women in Technology Committee curated this playlist to highlight earworms and anthems by incredible female artists. It’s perfect for road trips with your best buds (Ideally in a convertible as you roll down the coast). Enjoy!
2023 Playlist – Black History Month
As part of our recognition of Black History Month in 2023, Top Hatters curated this playlist highlighting incredible Black artists who had a significant influence on the music industry – and the world.
2023 Playlist #67 – Igor Belyayev
This week’s playlist was assembled by our Head of Engineering, Aktiv (and Aktiv Co-Founder) Igor Belyayev. While there may be better playlists out there for cooking and other chill activities, if you need to get amped up to spend the day walking around NYC these days, this is the playlist for you.
2023 Playlist #66 – Engineering Sustainability and Productivity
This week’s playlist comes to us from our Engineering Sustainability and Productivity Team. Curating this gave the team a way to share a little about ourselves with each other, and ended up becoming a playlist as unique and diverse as the team itself!
2023 Playlist #65 – Enrique Marroquin
This week’s playlist comes to us from Enrique Marroquin, our Strategic Accounts Director, Learning Solutions. Enrique’s playlist takes us waaaaaay back to classic artists like the Jackson 5, the Sugarhill Gang and New Edition topped off with some more recent artists too like JT and the Biebs.
2023 Playlist #64 – Aaron Donkers
This week’s playlist comes to us from Aaron Donkers, our Business Systems Analyst. Aaron’s carefully chosen songs to cook or even run to. With an occasional nod to his punk roots, there’s nothing so heavy that you can’t play it at any time of the day. It’s awesome – tune in and enjoy.
2023 Playlist #63 – Jack Heinzl
This week’s playlist was curated by Jack Heinzl, our Senior Analyst, Corporate Development. Jack loves the beats, and his playlist is comprised of (mostly) house & techno music and spans many sub-genres of house & techno.
2023 Playlist #62 – Ted Bagley
This week’s playlist was curated by our former VP, Talent Acquisition Ted Bagley. Ted is a world traveler, and each time he visits a new country he listens to their current top 40. This playlist captures some of Ted’s favorite tunes including US Hip Hop, French R&B, Mexican Reggaeton, Italian Pop, and British Rap. Enjoy!
All Hands 2023 Playlist
2022 All Hands Playlist
Songs from our 2022 weekly Top Hat All Hands meetings, where the entire company comes together to celebrate, get educated, and get aligned.
2022 Playlist #61 – Justin Weinberg
This week’s playlist was curated by the co-founder of our acquisition Aktiv Learning, Justin Weinberg. Justin’s a huge indie music fan and loves spending time at concerts and music festivals. This playlist includes his favorite artists — most of which he’s seen live. Enjoy!
Exec Playlist #16 – Tim Tomlinson
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist was curated by our former Chief Technology Officer Tim Tomlinson. Tim offers a variety of songs by incredible artists that create a spiritual connection and fuel his energy. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #60 – Our Austin Team
This week’s playlist was curated by our amazing team of Austin Top Hatters. Great music is ALWAYS playing in our Austin office, and these are just some of the bangers from nearly every genre they have on repeat. Yeehaw, y’all!
2022 Playlist #59 – Mike Di Gregorio
This week’s playlist was curated by Mike Di Gregorio, our Director, Professional Services. This is the perfect playlist for deep work & study, with songs from albums that have been on repeat for long overnight study sessions. Scientifically proven to help you burn the candle at both ends.
2022 Playlist #58 – Brittany Emo
This week’s playlist was curated by Brittany Emo, a former Talent Acquisition Specialist. Brittany loves to groove, and if you’re lucky enough to catch her dancing on Zoom or in the office, there’s a good chance that one of these songs is to blame. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #57 – Luca Tirelli
This week’s playlist was curated by Luca Tirelli, one of our former Account Executives. Luca provides a deep house playlist that he listens to while doing admin work or getting into the zone. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #56 – Balaaj Durrani
This week’s playlist was curated by Balaaj Durrani, one of our amazing Client Training Specialists. Shuffle at your own expense because the variety in this playlist may give you whiplash. Upbeat, chill, rock, pop, rap, country, you name it, it’s in here. Songs in Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, and so much more…Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #55 – Salim Bradley
This week’s playlist was curated by Salim Bradley, our former VP, Sales. It’s scientifically impossible to listen to this great collection of songs and not feel the beats move your soul. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #54 – Stephan Meyer
This week’s playlist was curated by Stephan Meyer, our former VP, Enterprise Sales. Two defining activities for Stephan growing up were playing guitar and camping with family and friends. Stephan mastered each of these songs (with varying degrees of success) to impress. With the summer winding down, crack a drink, sit back by the fire and join Stephan doing his thing.
2022 Playlist #53 – Amy Vuong
This week’s playlist was curated by Amy Vuong, our former Event Marketing Manager. As much as we all love a good breakup song, there’s something special about a great love song. In the mood for love? Amy’s playlist has you covered. Features some classic love songs to R&B, soul, and hip hop.
2022 Playlist #52 – Aidan Serres
This week’s playlist was curated by Aidan Serres, our former Integrations Manager. Aidan shares a great collection of pop-punk/emo songs from the early 2000s, punk covers of classic pop hits, and a nice hit of progrock/metal to top it off. Grab your leather jackets and mohawks, it’s time to rock!
2022 Playlist #51 – Quintin Peirce
This week’s playlist was curated by Quintin Peirce, our former Senior Manager, Revenue Enablement. QP has assembled a mix of songs to mellow out with and shake a leg to. And tossed in a few Canadian gems too. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #50 – Shashank Santosh
This week’s playlist was curated by Shashank Santosh, our Team Lead, Senior Customer Success Manager. This playlist is like a day in Shashank’s life – energetic windup tunes, music that gets him through the day, and chill Hindi beats to cap it off. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #49 – Afra D’Souza
This week’s playlist was curated by Afra D’Souza, a former Business Analyst. This playlist (to be listened to in order) starts with songs that have been in Afra’s rotation this summer, and then transitions into music she’s been enjoying for a while now 🙂 Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #48 – Shamarke Ali
This week’s playlist was curated by Shamarke Ali, a former Technical Support Specialist. Shamarke shares some music – old and new – that’ll always get you into a good mood – whatever time of day it may be!
2022 Pride Playlist
As part of our recognition of Pride Month, Top Hatters from across the company curated this playlist highlighting incredible queer artists making a significant impact on the music industry – and the world. Happy Pride!
2022 Playlist #47 – Product Marketing Team
This week’s playlist was curated by our amazing Product Marketing Team. A great selection of songs to get you in the summer spirit! You’ll be dancing (not walking) on sunshine as you listen – enjoy.
2022 Playlist #46 – Barbara Karapostolakis
This week’s playlist was curated by Barbara (aka Babs), a former Customer Success Manager. Music has always been a big part of Babs’ life, and this collection includes songs from a whole bunch of different genres. Everyone will find at least one song that they enjoy as much as Babs does. Enjoy!
2022 Exec Playlist #15 – Brad Cohen
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist is curated by our Chief Academic Officer Brad Cohen. Brad has a huge library of tunes and loves going random. These songs are connected to very special moments and people in his life, and well, they are amazing tunes. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist – The Caring Society
As part of our partnership with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, together we curated this playlist to celebrate indigenous voices in music. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #45 – Mick Warner
This week’s playlist was curated by Mick, our amazing Director, Marketing Operations. Mick loves biking outdoors and has paired different styles of music with the terrain and level of effort. This playlist ensures you build a good rhythm, and brings the energy up to push to the finish – and even includes a mindful cool down too. Enjoy!
2022 Exec Playlist #14 – Hong Bui
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist is curated by our Chief Product Officer Hong Bui. Music kindles emotions that then bring back memories, and Hong shares a list that enables us to travel back to special moments in his life. Some joyful, and some for grooving. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #44 – Maria Torres
This week’s playlist was curated by Maria, our former Marketing Operations Specialist. Maria’s compiled a playlist of dance/electronic, alternative, indie and R&B bands that are all having concerts around North America this year.
2022 Playlist #43 – Miki Schulte
This week’s playlist was curated by Miki, one of our incredible Project Managers. Some days, you just need a dance party at your desk to improve your mood and to keep motivated. These songs will do that every time. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist – Women’s History Month
As part of our recognition of Women’s History Month in 2022, our Women in Technology Committee curated this playlist to highlight earworms and anthems by incredible female artists. It’s perfect for road trips with your best buds (Ideally in a convertible as you roll down the coast). Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #42 – Sam Day
This week’s playlist was curated by Sam, our Senior Manager, Corporate Development. Sam’s list provides the ultimate list to get you moving (and singing) in the morning. Guaranteed!
2022 Playlist #41 – Jordan Snider
This week’s playlist was curated by Jordan, a former Product Manager, Digital Textbooks. Jordan’s list gives us all something Brasilian to warm to, and nothing says warmth like a good beat and catchy music – and Brasilians are known for their Bossa Nova and Funk music. Vamos lá!
2022 Playlist – Black History Month
As part of our recognition of Black History Month in 2022, Top Hatters curated this playlist highlighting incredible Black artists who had a significant influence on the music industry – and the world.
2022 Playlist #40 – Sarah Saftich
This week’s playlist was curated by our Manager, Customer Success Sarah Saftich. Saftie’s playlist is smooth and easy, and pairs great with a cup of coffee and a good book. Tune in and relax your worries away.
2022 Playlist #39 – David Ferguson
This week’s playlist was curated by our VP, Sales David Ferguson! Ferg loves music – and the only thing these songs have in common…if it comes on, he doesn’t skip it. Pour one out to those who didn’t make the cut – enjoy!
2022 Playlist #38 – Zhi Hui Tai
This week’s playlist was curated by our former Senior Director of Product, Zhi. This is a pitch-perfect mix of high-energy tunes that get your heart rate up and your toes tapping. Enjoy!
2022 Playlist #37 – Lifecycle Marketing Team
This week’s playlist was curated by our incredible Lifecycle Marketing team. These songs are an eclectic mix paired nicely with your favorite meal and a glass of red. Get the energy up while cooking then settle in and vibe out during dinner. Bon appétit!
2022 Playlist #36 – Onboarding Team
This week’s playlist was curated by our AMAZING Onboarding team. These are songs that got the team through 2021, and make you feel young again…like you just got your driver’s license.
2022 Playlist #35 – Bianca Flavelle
This week’s playlist was curated by Bianca, our Senior Manager, Human Resources. This playlist is pure fun and energy – and exactly the kind of music we all need to get a boost. Enjoy!
2022 All Hands Playlist
Songs from our 2022 weekly Top Hat All Hands meetings, where the entire company comes together to celebrate, get educated and get aligned.
2021 Exec Playlist #13 – Adam Fremes
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist is curated by our former SVP, Strategic Accounts Adam Fremes. Adam’s playlist is a great collection of tunes that are (in Adam’s impartial opinion) all meaningful because they’re objectively awesome. Enjoy!
2021 Playlist #34 – Jay Meloff
This week’s playlist was curated by Jay, one of our intrepid Institutional Sales Leads. Jay grew up on old-school Hip Hop, and with songs that deliver an emotional, acoustic and lyrical punch, this playlist is a masterclass for that genre.
2021 Playlist #33 – Eric Gardiner
This week’s playlist was curated by Eric, our Director, Industry Marketing. In his opinion, there are two kinds of music worth listening to – Country and Western. While these genres aren’t always on the top of everyone’s list, Eric aims to change that with a mix of folks new and old who bring outstanding songwriting and musicianship to the table. Pour yourself a whiskey, put on your cowboy hat and enjoy.
2021 Playlist #32 – Konstantin Tskhay
This week’s playlist was curated by Konstantin, our former VP, Organizational Effectiveness. K shares some random tunes he’s collected over the years that he finds pleasing to his auditory receptors. Great for focus time and working out. Enjoy!
2021 Playlist #31 – Colton Gigot
This week’s playlist was curated by Colton, one of our former Project Managers. Sometimes you just need some good vibes to get you through the day, and Colton delivers. Enjoy some Synth Pop, Funk, & Alt Rock inspo with plenty of falsetto too.
2021 Playlist #30 – Jeff Tkavcic
This week’s playlist was curated by Jeff, our Director, Supply Chain and Distribution. Jeff’s put together a slightly eclectic romp through time with a focus on alt-rock and electronica. Enjoy!
2021 Exec Playlist #12 – Maggie Leen
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist was curated by our Chief Executive Officer Maggie Leen. Maggie’s playlist will pump you up, and then chill you out. Note: Dancing while listening is required. Enjoy!
2021 Playlist #29 – Peter Spinato
This week’s playlist was curated by Peter, our former VP of Data and Systems, who has assembled an epic mix of old-school hip hop, rap and rock. Turn in and turn back the clock.
2021 Playlist #28 – Syndey Nylund
This week’s playlist was curated by Sydney, one of our talented Sales Reps. Sydney has put together a super mix of older soul and new soul to nourish our spirits. Tune in and feel groovy.
2021 Playlist #27 – Marketing Team
This week’s playlist was curated by our phenomenal Marketing team, who have assembled a back-to-school playlist capturing their higher ed experiences, ranging from 90s Hip Hop to modern House Music to timeless feel-good Pop.
2021 Playlist #26 – Michelle Nee
This week’s playlist was curated by Michelle Nee, our former amazing Executive Assistant. If the marriage of retro Hip Hop and legit Rock ‘n Roll appeals to you, then welcome to this beats blitz party and see you on the dance floor!
2021 Playlist #25 – Carter Fenton
This week’s playlist was curated by Carter Fenton, our Director, Sales. Carter serves up a tasty mix of alt-rock and alt-country, with a dash of iconic Canadian rock as a nod to his wife’s Canadian roots.
Exec Playlist #11 – Jessica Hately
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist is curated by our Chief Legal Officer, Jessica Hately. Jessica shares music that she connects to emotionally when she’s able to step away from the daily grind. Some tunes relate to specific moments – some joyful, and some sadder, but still very meaningful. Enjoy.
2021 Playlist #24 – Team Nibsy Hustle
This week’s playlist was curated by Team Nibsy Hustle, one of our sales teams. They took the vastly different tastes of 12 Top Hatters and created a playlist that will make you laugh & cry …maybe at the same time….
2021 Playlist #23 – Dominic Pollard
This week’s dynamic playlist was curated by Dominic, a former Office Coordinator. Dom’s playlist is a wild collection of intense and energetic tunes from across the years. Saddle in for banging donks, thumping beats, and yeetz for days!
2021 Playlist #22 – Will Kearns
This week’s eclectic playlist was curated by Will, our former Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition. Will delivers a great mix of classic Canadian pop-punk, “rap stuff” his dad doesn’t like, and some country that his wife adores.
2021 Playlist #21 – Lyly Bui
This week’s playlist was curated by Lyly, our HR Operations Specialist. This is a fantastic mix of Korean artists, with BTS playing a featured role. There are 21 songs because 21 is Lyly’s favorite number!
2021 Playlist #20 – Donna Battista
This week’s playlist was curated by Donna, our Managing Director, Learning Solutions. This is Donna’s workout playlist, and each song is performed by incredible women artists. Tie up your laces, turn it up and move!
Exec Playlist #10 – Matt Schurk
This week’s Top Hat Radio playlist is curated by our former CRO Matt Schurk. Matt’s fun and energetic playlist is inspired by all aspects of his life – most importantly parenthood. Many of these songs evoke special memories for Matt and his family – and now hopefully you too. Enjoy!
2021 Playlist #19 – Brian Daricek
This week’s playlist was curated by Brian, one of our former Sales Managers. Brian’s playlist is a wild ride of rock, R&B, Rap & Hip Hop. A perfect mix to listen to when you need that added boost of creativity and energy!
2021 Playlist #18 – Matt Morris
This week’s playlist was curated by Matt, our SVP, Marketing. One word describes this mega playlist; eclectic. From Saturday morning coffee to living room rave, it has something for every single mood.
2021 Playlist #17 – Cameron Gorrie
This week’s playlist was curated by Cam, our former Director of Engineering. Cam serves up an eclectic mix of Jazz, Funk, Indie and Pop Rock with sunshiney chords that is perfect to get us all ready for the Summer 🌞🍹.
2021 Playlist #16 – Marilyn Nickel
This week’s playlist was curated by Marilyn, one of our former National Account Executives. You may know who Great Big Sea is… but do you know what “Yes B’y” means? This playlist is an toe-tappin’ ode to Marilyn’s home of Newfoundland.
2021 Pride Playlist
As part of our recognition of Pride Month, Top Hatters from across the company curated this playlist highlighting incredible queer artists making a significant impact on the music industry – and the world. Happy Pride!
2021 Playlist #15 – Heather Alford
This week’s playlist was curated by Heather, our amazing Executive Assistant. As we head into the May 2-4 weekend in Canada, these are some songs that remind Heather of sitting around the fire, relaxing with friends and loved ones, with a cold drink in hand.
2021 Playlist #14 – Spencer Cheng
This week’s playlist was curated by Spencer, one of our passionate Account Executives. Spencer loves his indie rock, and has assembled a great collection of indie bands. You might just discover your new favorite band – tune in and enjoy.
2021 Playlist #13 – Aisling Owens
This week’s playlist was curated by Aisling, our former Accounting Clerk. Aisling has put together an epic desert island mixtape. Tune in, crack open a White Claw, chill out, and enjoy!
2021 Playlist #12 – Michael Laccetti
This week’s playlist was curated by Michael, our former VP, Engineering. Unlike Michael (who is a soft-spoken and gentle soul), this playlist is LOUD. Get your bass tuned and turn it up!
2021 Playlist #11 – Shannon Smith
This week’s playlist was curated by Shannon, our former Senior Performance Marketing Manager, SEO. For those who love to cook – Shannon made this playlist for you. It pairs perfectly with wine. 🥂
2021 Playlist #10 – Integrated Content Team
This week’s playlist is a group effort and comes from our Integrated Content Team. These folks share a soft spot for early 2000s emo ballads. No sharpie eyeliner necessary.
2021 Playlist #9 – Les Cullen
This week’s playlist comes from Les Cullen, our Chief Financial Officer. Les’s playlist is an eh-one collection of iconic Canadian indy rock 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦.
2021 Playlist #8 – Kenny Kan
This week’s DJ is Kenny, a former Full Stack Developer. Kenny is a big gamer, and this playlist is full of iconic pieces from video games, beautifully performed and influenced by different cultures.
2021 Exec Playlist #9 – Joe Rohrlich
This week’s playlist comes from Joe, our former CEO. Joe’s Texas-inspired playlist is a solid mix of modern hip-hop, old-school rock, and Latin vibes. Enjoy!
2021 Playlist #7 – Seán Dempsey
This week’s playlist comes from Seán, a Senior Customer Support Specialist. This is the ultimate toe-tapping, work-from-home playlist to keep you motivated.
2021 Playlist – Black History Month
As part of our recognition of Black History Month, Top Hatters from across the company curated this playlist highlighting incredible Black artists who had a significant influence on the music industry – and the world.
2021 Playlist #5 – Karen Tien
This week’s playlist is curated by Karen, a Senior Client Training Specialist. Karen’s playlist is a fantastic international mix of indie artists (and BTS).
2021 Playlist #4 – Lisa Peterson
This week’s playlist comes from Lisa, our Senior Director, Learning Solutions. Lisa’s playlist is an awesome taster mix of bluegrass and newgrass faves. Dig in and enjoy some toe-tappin’ tunes!
2021 Playlist #3 – Sean Walsh
This week’s playlist comes from Sean, a Technical Support Analyst. Sean’s been surrounded by amazing women in his life, and many of them sang to him. This is a few of the female voices he loves most.
2021 Playlist #2 – Dianna Lai Read
This week’s playlist comes from Dianna, our former Director of Communications. Dianna’s playlist provides a little bit of easy listening to help your soul reset.
2021 Playlist #1 – Daman Lamba
This playlist comes from Daman, our former Communications Specialist. Daman’s playlist is an intro to the hip hop, funk and soul that defined her ’90s, and goes deep into the ‘00s.
All Hands 2021 Playlist
Songs from our 2021 weekly Top Hat All Hands meetings, where the entire company comes together to celebrate, get educated and get aligned.
Exec Playlist #8 – Larry Indovina
This playlist is curated by our Chief Operating Officer Larry Indovina. Larry’s playlist is an eclectic mix of calming jazz, classic 80s vocals and club-ragers.
Exec Playlist #7 – Meghan Smith
This playlist is curated by our former VP, People & Culture Meghan Smith. Meghan provides a double-sided CD worth of eclectic tunes.
Exec Playlist #6 – Amanda Pardy
This playlist is curated by our former VP, Product Amanda Pardy. Amanda’s playlist is a fun walk down the grunge-filled halls of the 90s.
Exec Playlist #5 – Bhavin Shah
This playlist is curated by our former Chief Technology Officer Bhavin Shah. Bhavin’s playlist is a high-energy mix of modern tunes that cross many cultures.
Exec Playlist #4 – Nick Stein
This playlist is curated by our former Chief Marketing Officer Nick Stein. Nick’s playlist is a masterclass in classic rock, funk, hip hop and contemporary vibes.
Exec Playlist #3 – John Hood
This playlist is curated by our former Chief Revenue Officer John Hood. John’s tastes run from classic vocals, contemporary rock and foot-stomping country.
Exec Playlist #2 – Nina Bilimoria Angelo
This playlist is curated by our former VP Product Marketing & Corporate Strategy Nina Bilimoria Angelo. Nina’s a hopeless romantic about her musical choices. She loves great pianists, 80s power ballads, and 90s nostalgia that take her back to her Friday Night Lights days in Indiana, and all things South American.
Exec Playlist #1 – Mike Silagadze
This playlist is curated by our former CEO Mike Silagadze. Mike listens to these tunes whenever he’s looking for an upbeat vibe to work to.
All Hands 2020 Playlist
Songs from our 2020 weekly Top Hat All Hands meetings, where the entire company comes together to celebrate, get educated and get aligned.