Spotify, founded in 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in Stockholm, Sweden, emerged as a disruptive force in the music industry, aiming to provide legal access to a vast music library while compensating artists fairly. Despite early challenges negotiating licensing deals and combating piracy, Spotify gained momentum with its 2008 launch in Scandinavia, gradually expanding across Europe before a pivotal entry into the U.S. market in 2011. Innovative features like Discover Weekly and strategic partnerships propelled its global expansion, culminating in a listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2018. Today, Spotify operates in over 90 countries, boasting millions of users worldwide, and stands as a multinational corporation that has reshaped music consumption worldwide through its user-centric platform and commitment to innovation.