He is the 2014 recipient of the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. He is an MBA and a JD. Howard is the Former president of Rykodisc, manager of Carly Simon, and original co-founder of TuneCore. He advises a range of clients, both inside and outside the entertainment business, on how to integrate technology into strategy in order to increase awareness and revenue. Mr. Howard is also a columnist for Forbes, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times.