Lloyd Star
Discogs
COO
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Lloyd Starr is the Chief Operating Officer at Discogs, responsible for the company’s global operations and commercial strategy, overseeing execution across all departments for the world’s largest music database and marketplace. A veteran leader at the intersection of music and commerce, Lloyd previously served as COO and President at both Beatport and Vinyl Me, Please, leading each organization through phases of profitable growth while elevating platform performance and strengthening their global communities and brands. Driven by a desire to create lasting impact by multiplying progress through others, Lloyd focuses on building enduring organizations that scale without losing their cultural soul. His personal philosophy, Find the Play in Everyday, reflects his belief that curiosity and joy are essential to sustained excellence—creating environments where individuals thrive, and collective success is shared.