Frank Kimenai is an independent consultant, researcher and cultural professional, specialized in the creative industry in general and popular music in particular. Frank operates from Amsterdam, and is involved in European, national and regional projects, for example the development of Music Moves Europe, and the business management of the Grauzone festival. He is currently conducting PhD research on the resilience of music ecosystems. Frank feels most at home at the intersection of economy, culture and policy. He likes Excel sheets and listens to Black Flag.