Who Are We?

Vagabonds. Songwriters. Studio musicians. Audio engineers. Producers. Performers. DJs. Visual artists. Business minds. Marketers. A&R scouts. Lawyers. Activists. MUSIC LOVERS.

We are a collection of students at Stanford University determined to re-imagine music through innovative artist management, cutting-edge distribution, and dynamic collaboration.

Based in the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) community, and bringing together students from Stanford Law School and the Department of Music, Cardinal Studios is a first-of-its-kind music incubator.

Reinvesting in the Stanford community, we are a genre-agnostic, stage-inclusive incubator focused on identifying and developing talent at Stanford University.

Meet the Team

  • Matthew Mercier

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Jonathan Ni

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Cameron Capers

    Head of A&R

  • Kai Char

    Kai Charp

    Head of Production

  • Hiba Ahmad

    Head of Growth

  • Vig Namasivayam

    Head of Events & Touring

Want To Get Involved?

Cardinal Studios is powered by a collaborative team across music, business, and law. Roles are still being filled as we grow, and each one plays a critical part in shaping the artist experience.

If you're a Stanford undergraduate or graduate student interested in joining the team, reach out to us at info@cardinalstudiosmusic.com.