Spotify is the world's leading digital music streaming platform, founded in 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in Stockholm, Sweden. Incorporated in Luxembourg as Spotify Technology S.A. and headquartered in Stockholm, the company has revolutionized the music industry by providing instant access to over 100 million songs, 5 million podcasts, and audiobooks. Serving 365 million users including 165 million premium subscribers across 178 markets, Spotify operates on a freemium model offering both ad-supported free access and premium subscriptions with enhanced features. The platform's mission is to unlock human creativity by giving millions of artists the opportunity to live off their art while providing billions of fans with inspiring content. Spotify employs advanced algorithms and machine learning to deliver personalized playlists like Discover Weekly and Wrapped, transforming how people discover and consume music. Named Sweden's most attractive employer in 2024, the company has expanded beyond music streaming to include podcasting, audiobooks, and artist tools through Spotify for Artists, maintaining offices in 16 countries worldwide.