About

Welcome! 

From Catalan Watches to Global Business

My career began with WEI, a Catalan watch company I founded, which became a cult success. We blended European craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic and a dial representative of how Catalans say what time it is. I worked with Catalan artists and cultural figures such as Joan Brossa, El Tricicle, Comediants and more. This was my first taste of how business and creativity can collide to produce something unique and impactful.

After WEI, I worked at Barcelona Promoció, the company that managed the venues that hosted the ’92 Olympics. I was responsible for bringing some of the biggest concerts and events to Barcelona and I had the opportunity to work with some of the top artist and executives in the game. I also helped bring the MTV Europe Music Awards to the city in 2002. It was an exciting time, bringing global talent to a city that doesn’t need any more reasons to think it’s cooler than your city.

Polyphonic HMI & Hit Song Science

My next venture took me to Polyphonic HMI, where we developed Hit Song Science, a groundbreaking music tech platform that changed how the music industry found hit songs. That led to a Harvard Business School case study. You’re welcome, world. Polyphonic HMI was later acquired and made its way to the Nasdaq.

Music Xray & Global Recognition

From there, I co-founded Music Xray, a platform that connected musicians with opportunities and data-driven insights. It wasn’t long before Music Xray garnered global recognition, including a profile by Malcolm Gladwell in The New Yorker and media coverage from outlets like The New York Times, Le Monde, BBC, & and The Guardian. My journey with Music Xray taught me the power of technology to reshape industries and helped me understand the delicate balance between innovation and consumer trust.

Trading & Financial Markets

In more recent years, I’ve shifted my focus to financial markets, specifically gold (XAUUSD) and Gold Futures (GC1!) trading. The skills I honed in business—strategy, adaptability, and resilience—are just as critical in trading. While I share the technical, fundamental, and psychological sides of trading over at TheBarcelonaTrader, here, I offer more personal reflections, political analysis, and insights into my journey as an entrepreneur and a global citizen.

Political Views & Personal Reflections

When I’m not trading, I’m contemplating the state of the world. This site is where I share my political perspectives, focusing on the intersection of democracy, capitalism, and authoritarianism. As a center-left capitalist, I’m deeply concerned about the rise of disinformation, the erosion of democratic values, and the growing threats to freedom. It’s a lot, I know.

I also dive into my personal journey—how my experiences in business, trading, and life have shaped my worldview. Whether navigating uncertainty in the financial markets or the ever-evolving political landscape, I strive to embrace the lessons that come from growth, failure, and resilience.

What You’ll Find Here

On MikeMcCready.com, you’ll find reflections on political developments, business insights, and thoughts on personal growth. Whether I’m dissecting the rise of authoritarianism, discussing how technology is reshaping the world, or just reflecting on my own chaotic path through life, I hope to offer content that challenges, inspires, and gets you thinking.

Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to engaging with you as we navigate the complexities of business, politics, and life together.