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What changed in AUDDIA INC.'s 10-K — 2023 vs 2024

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of AUDDIA INC.'s 2023 and 2024 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2024 report.

+225 added−286 removedSource: 10-K (2025-03-05) vs 10-K (2024-04-01)

Top changes in AUDDIA INC.'s 2024 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeThis migration of audience is expected to continue. The total addressable market for radio streaming is expanding year-over-year, and faidr is the only app currently available that can (1) provide ad-free listening and (2) can aggregate all stations in the US in one place, as it is not beholden to any exclusivity deals with the larger AM/FM media corporations.
Biggest changeThe total addressable market for radio streaming is expanding year-over-year, and faidr is the only app currently available that can (1) provide ad-free listening and (2) can aggregate all stations in the US in one place, as it is not beholden to any exclusivity deals with the larger AM/FM media corporations. 4 The Company believes the faidr App will give subscribers the technology solution they need to enjoy the local content presented by AM/FM radio while not only avoiding the interruption of 16.7 minutes of ads per hour, but also personalizing the listening experience with skips and on-demand content.
We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which, in our management’s opinion, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations or financial position.
We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which, in our management’s opinion, individually or in aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations or financial position.
Further, because some of our clients have establishments internationally, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other foreign data privacy laws may impact our processing of certain client and employee information. We rely on a combination of copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secret laws and contractual restrictions to establish and protect our intellectual property rights.
Further, because some of our clients have establishments internationally, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other foreign data privacy laws may impact our processing of certain client and employee information. 9 We rely on a combination of copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secret laws and contractual restrictions to establish and protect our intellectual property rights.
The Company’s Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer all have experience in performing similar assessments for consumer facing products in various industries, including elections, gaming, secure document processing, and digital advertising. Further, our Executive Chairman has extensive experience developing strategy and determining business viability of products in the several previous companies that he founded.
The Company’s Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer all have experience in performing similar assessments for consumer facing products in various industries, including elections, gaming, secure document processing, and digital advertising. Further, the Executive Chairman has extensive experience developing strategy and determining business viability of products in the several previous companies that he founded.
These interactive, synchronized digital ads generate additional revenue for broadcasters and allow for the collection of meaningful advertising analytics which we present to broadcasters through an analytics dashboard. The Company began phasing out the Interactive Radio Platform in 2020 and ceased operations related to all legacy deployments and services by July 1, 2020.
These interactive, synchronized digital ads generate additional revenue for broadcasters and allow for the collection of meaningful advertising analytics which we present to broadcasters through an analytics dashboard. 6 The Company began phasing out the Interactive Radio Platform in 2020 and ceased operations related to all legacy deployments and services by July 1, 2020.
This gives the Company leverage when working with both the broadcast industry and the music industry, and options to deliver services from lower cost, over the air audio content sources. The Company holds trademarks and is in the process of applying for trademarks for key products and brands.
This gives the Company leverage when working with both the broadcast industry and the music industry, and options to deliver services from lower cost, over the air audio content sources. 7 The Company holds trademarks and is in the process of applying for trademarks for key products and brands.
Since we operate in one operating segment, all required financial segment information is presented in the financial statements. 12 Corporate Information We were originally formed as Clip Interactive, LLC in January 2012, as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Colorado.
Since we operate in one operating segment, all required financial segment information is presented in the financial statements. Corporate Information We were originally formed as Clip Interactive, LLC in January 2012, as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Colorado.
Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K. The SEC maintains a public website, www.sec.gov, which includes information about and the filings of issuers that file electronically with the SEC. 13
Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K. The SEC maintains a public website, www.sec.gov, which includes information about and the filings of issuers that file electronically with the SEC. 10
Based upon management’s analysis, the above discussions, and industry research, the Company concluded that a subscription product for local radio’s audio content, where commercials are removed, was of great interest to the radio broadcast industry.
Based upon management’s analysis, the above discussions, and industry research, the Company concluded that a subscription product for local radio audio content, where commercials are removed, was of great interest to the radio broadcast industry.
As streaming audio has demonstrated its growth trajectory, AM/FM radio has responded by streaming their radio stations but with, we believe, very little success in comparison to the streaming music players as measured by consumer listening. 5 Most common streaming platforms in the U.S. offer a paid subscription model to eliminate or reduce advertisements during the listening experience.
As streaming audio has demonstrated its growth trajectory, AM/FM radio has responded by streaming their radio stations but with, we believe, very little success in comparison to the streaming music players as measured by consumer listening. 3 Most common streaming platforms in the U.S. offer a paid subscription model to eliminate or reduce advertisements during the listening experience.
Podcasts (standard) were added to the app for the iOS version before the end of Q1 2023 as planned and added to the Android app in May of 2023.
Podcasts were added to the app for the iOS version before the end of Q1 2023 as planned and added to the Android app in May of 2023.
With more than 177 million monthly listeners in the U.S. in 2023, podcasting has exploded within a relatively short period of time. Yet the core offering of a podcast is still very basic, including only audio content for the listener and leveraging audio advertising (embedded within the podcast episode content) as the primary and often exclusive mechanism for generating revenue.
With more than 135 million monthly listeners in the U.S. in 2024, podcasting has exploded within a relatively short period of time. Yet the core offering of a podcast is still very basic, including only audio content for the listener and leveraging audio advertising (embedded within the podcast episode content) as the primary and often exclusive mechanism for generating revenue.
The Company has not yet secured the rights from content providers to place any audio content into the platform in an on-demand use case. Users of faidr can also access any podcast that’s publicly available as well as exclusive programming, music stations and Music Casts, through faidrRadio.
The Company has not yet secured the rights from content providers to place any audio content into the platform in an on-demand use case. 5 Users of faidr can also access any podcast that’s publicly available as well as exclusive programming, music stations and Music Casts, through its exclusive content offering.
Health, Safety and Wellness We believe that our employees are the summation of our successes, which is why we offer an excellent health and benefits program to our employees and their families. We offer our employees comprehensive health insurance as well as optional dental and vision coverage.
We believe that we maintain good relations with our employees. 8 Health, Safety and Wellness We believe that our employees are the summation of our successes, which is why we offer an excellent health and benefits program to our employees and their families. We offer our employees comprehensive health insurance as well as optional dental and vision coverage.
The monthly base rent for months two through 14 is $2,456, increasing to $3,070 for months 15 through 26, and ending at $3,684 for months 27 through 37. Rent expense was $61,724 and $104,223 for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
The monthly base rent for months two through 14 is $2,456, increasing to $3,070 for months 15 through 26, and ending at $3,684 for months 27 through 37. Rent expense was $85,842 and $61,724 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Other companies employing new technologies or services could more successfully implement such new technologies or services or otherwise increase competition with our business. Employees As of December 31, 2023, we had 13 total employees, 8 of whom were engaged in full-time research and development activities and 5 of whom were engaged in general administration.
Other companies employing new technologies or services could more successfully implement such new technologies or services or otherwise increase competition with our business. Employees As of December 31, 2024, we had 12 total employees, 6 of whom were engaged in full-time research and development activities and 6 of whom were engaged in sales and marketing and general administration activities.
The aggregate consideration for the RFM Acquisition is $13,000,000 (plus $2,000,000 in contingent consideration if certain post-close milestones are reached), in addition to the assumption of certain liabilities, as may be adjusted pursuant to the terms of the RFM Purchase Agreement. In March 2024, the parties mutually agreed to terminate the RFM Purchase Agreement.
The aggregate consideration for the RFM Acquisition was $13,000,000 (plus $2,000,000 in contingent consideration if certain post-close milestones are reached), in addition to the assumption of certain liabilities, as may be adjusted pursuant to the terms of the RFM Purchase Agreement.
The faidr mobile App is available today through the iOS and Android App stores. 2 Recent Developments Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy We are exploring various merger and acquisition options as part of a broader strategy which aims to scale the business more rapidly; accelerate user adoption and subscriber growth; enter new markets (international); and open new pathways toward raising capital.
Recent Developments Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy We are exploring various merger and acquisition options as part of a broader strategy which aims to scale the business more rapidly; accelerate user adoption and subscriber growth; enter new markets (international); and open new pathways toward raising capital.
After the launch of the proof-of-concept Vodacast app, and monitoring engagement and retention for close to a year, Auddia was confident the podcast platform achieved differentiation and should be moved into the company’s audio Superapp faidr as the podcast offering. In February of 2022, Auddia launched faidr and began acquiring users to assess App performance and adoption.
After the launch of the proof-of-concept Vodacast app, and monitoring engagement and retention for close to a year, Auddia was confident the podcast platform achieved differentiation and should be moved into the company’s audio Superapp faidr as the podcast offering.
By leveraging more than seven years of experience delivering synchronized digital content feeds for radio stations through their mobile apps and web players, the Company believes that basic podcasting audio, as a generic form of audio media, can be enhanced to provide a better content experience for listeners while providing a more robust platform on which podcasters as content creators can more effectively monetize their work. 6 Software Products and Services The faidr App The faidr App is our flagship product and is expected to generate the majority of the Company’s future revenue.
By leveraging more than seven years of experience delivering synchronized digital content feeds for radio stations through their mobile apps and web players, the Company believes that basic podcasting audio, as a generic form of audio media, can be enhanced to provide a better content experience for listeners while providing a more robust platform on which podcasters as content creators can more effectively monetize their work.
The Company also works with 1 full-time contractor who supports research and development and 2 part-time contractors who support general administration activities. None of our employees is represented by any collective bargaining unit. We believe that we maintain good relations with our employees.
The Company also works with 2 full-time contractors who support research and development and 2 part-time contractors who support general administration activities. None of our employees is represented by any collective bargaining unit.
The number of shares of common stock into which these outstanding securities are convertible or exercisable were adjusted proportionately as a result of the reverse stock split.
The reverse stock split applied to the Company’s outstanding warrants, stock options and restricted stock units. The number of shares of common stock into which these outstanding securities are convertible or exercisable were adjusted proportionately as a result of the reverse stock split.
For instance, the platform recognizes the difference between a commercial and a song and is learning the differences between all other content to include weather reports, traffic, news, sports, DJ conversation, etc. Not only does the technology learn the differences between the various types of audio segments, but it also identifies the beginning and end of each piece of content.
For instance, the platform recognizes the difference between a commercial and a song and DJ conversation. Not only does the technology learn the differences between the various types of audio segments, but it also identifies the beginning and end of each piece of content.
In early 2018 and over the period of next year, management analyzed and assessed the commercial viability of the proposed faidr platform to determine whether a subscription-based commercial free radio service would generate consumer interest.
SiriusXM does not offer the local content and personalities that local broadcast radio exclusively delivers. 2 In early 2018 and over the period of next year, management analyzed and assessed the commercial viability of the proposed faidr platform to determine whether a subscription-based commercial free radio service would generate consumer interest.
For example, if a consumer chooses not to listen to commercials during the playback of their recording of a station, the faidr App will automatically cover the commercial segments with other content such as additional music.
For example, if a consumer chooses not to listen to commercials during the playback of their recording of a station, the faidr App will automatically cover the commercial segments with other content such as additional music. As the audio content ecosystem continues to expand, the Company believes faidr will represent an attractive distribution platform for content providers.
In connection with our initial public offering (“IPO”) in February 2021, we converted into a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion under the name Auddia Inc. Our principal executive offices are located at 1680 38 th Street, Suite 130, Boulder, CO 80301. Our main telephone number is (303) 219-9771. Our internet website is www.auddia.com and corporate website is www.auddiainc.com.
In connection with our initial public offering (“IPO”) in February 2021, we converted into a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion under the name Auddia Inc. Our principal executive offices are located in Boulder, Colorado. Our internet website is www.auddia.com and our corporate website is www.auddiainc.com.
No fractional shares were issued and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split were rounded up to the nearest whole share. Therefore, stockholders with less than 25 shares received one share of stock. The reverse stock split applied to the Company’s outstanding warrants, stock options and restricted stock units.
The reverse stock split did not change the authorized number of shares of the Company’s common stock. No fractional shares were issued and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split were rounded up to the nearest whole share. Therefore, stockholders with less than 25 shares received one share of stock.
An adverse result in any litigation claims against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 10 Competition Our audio service offerings face competition from alternative media platforms and technologies, such as broadband wireless, satellite radio, audio broadcasting by cable television systems and internet-based streaming music services, as well as consumer products, such as portable digital audio players and other mobile devices, smart phones and tablets, gaming consoles, in-home entertainment and enhanced automotive platforms.
Competition Our audio service offerings face competition from alternative media platforms and technologies, such as broadband wireless, satellite radio, audio broadcasting by cable television systems and internet-based streaming music services, as well as consumer products, such as portable digital audio players and other mobile devices, smart phones and tablets, gaming consoles, in-home entertainment and enhanced automotive platforms.
In addition to commercial-free AM/FM, faidr includes podcasts also with ads removed or easily skipped by listeners as well as exclusive content, branded faidrRadio, which includes new artist discovery, curated music stations, and Music Casts. Music Casts are unique to faidr.
In addition to commercial-free AM/FM, faidr includes podcasts – also with ads removed or easily skipped by listeners – as well as exclusive content, which includes new artist discovery, curated music stations, and exclusive music podcasts that allow hosts to play full tracks within the episode.
The exercise prices of any outstanding warrants or stock options were also proportionately adjusted in accordance with the terms of those securities and the Company’s equity incentive plans. 3 History of Auddia The Company was originally formed in 2012 as Clip Interactive, LLC to provide the broadcast radio industry with digital consumer products (mobile apps and web applications) that increased radio listener engagement and generated new revenue for radio stations from digital ads synchronized to the audio ad.
History of Auddia The Company was originally formed in 2012 as Clip Interactive, LLC to provide the broadcast radio industry with digital consumer products (mobile apps and web applications) that increased radio listener engagement and generated new revenue for radio stations from digital ads synchronized to the audio ad.
The Q3 2023 Share of Ear Study shows broadcast radio with a 37% share of listening and the next most popular form of listening being music videos on YouTube at 14% followed by owned music at 5%.
The Q4 2024 Share of Ear Study shows broadcast radio with a 36% share of listening and the next most popular form of listening being music videos on YouTube at 13% followed by podcasts at 10%.
The faidr app represents the first-time consumers can combine the local content uniquely provided by AM/FM radio with commercial-free and personalized listening many consumers demand from digital-media consumption.
The app replaces these ad breaks in real time with streaming music similar in format and genre to the radio station being played. The faidr app represents the first-time consumers can combine the local content uniquely provided by AM/FM radio with commercial-free and personalized listening many consumers demand from digital-media consumption.
The products give consumers, via smartphone applications, a mechanism to identify both the content and the source of content and allow the consumer to act on what they may have heard and/or receive additional information about what they heard. 9 On March 12, 2019, the United States Patent and Technology Office issued a patent to the Company (titled “Method and System for Sub-Audible Signaling”) that covers an advanced “watermarking” technology to attach source-attribution information, as well as highly detailed content descriptors into an audio broadcast or stream.
On March 12, 2019, the United States Patent and Technology Office issued a patent to the Company (titled “Method and System for Sub-Audible Signaling”) that covers an advanced “watermarking” technology to attach source-attribution information, as well as highly detailed content descriptors into an audio broadcast or stream.
Eventually, with further support and interest from prospect podcasters and listeners, the product was expanded to include both iOS and Android mobile apps and the development of the podcast Hub, which is the platform’s content management system. 4 The Company was poised to execute early, small-scale marketing trials in which podcasters would promote the Vodcast mobile app to their listeners via the audio of their podcast episodes.
Eventually, with further support and interest from prospect podcasters and listeners, the product was expanded to include both iOS and Android mobile apps and the development of the podcast Hub, which is the platform’s content management system.
The overall strategy focuses on three areas: (1) acquiring users of a radio-streaming app, (2) bringing our proprietary ad-free products to the acquired userbase to generate significant subscription revenue, and (3) bringing together other differentiated features into the larger audio Superapp platform.
The overall strategy focuses on three areas: (1) acquiring users of a radio-streaming app, (2) bringing our proprietary ad-free products to the acquired userbase to generate significant subscription revenue, and (3) bringing together other differentiated features into the larger audio Superapp platform. 1 RFM Acquisition On January 26, 2024, we entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “RFM Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which we agreed to acquire RadioFM (the “RFM Acquisition”), which is currently a component of both AppSmartz and RadioFM (partnerships under common control).
Shares of the Company’s common stock were assigned a new CUSIP number (05072K 206) and began trading on a split-adjusted basis on February 27, 2024. The reverse stock split did not change the authorized number of shares of the Company’s common stock.
As a result, every twenty-five (25) issued shares of common stock were automatically combined into one share of common stock. Shares of the Company’s common stock were assigned a new CUSIP number (05072K 206) and began trading on a split-adjusted basis on February 27, 2024.
Reverse Share Split The Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State in Delaware which became effective as of 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on February 26, 2024. As a result, every twenty-five (25) issued shares of common stock were automatically combined into one share of common stock.
In March 2024, the parties mutually agreed to terminate the RFM Purchase Agreement. 2024 Reverse Share Split The Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State in Delaware which became effective as of 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on February 26, 2024.
The full app launched on February 15, 2022, and included all major U.S. radio stations in the US. In February 2023, the Company added faidrRadio, Auddia’s exclusive content offerings, to the app.
We launched an MVP version of faidr through several consumer trials in 2021 to measure consumer interest and engagement with the App. The full app launched on February 15, 2022, and included all major U.S. radio stations in the US. In February 2023, we added faidrRadio, our exclusive content offerings, to the app.
How the faidr App Works A faidr subscriber will select a specific streaming radio station to record and be able to listen to the recording of that station in a customized manner. The App will record the station in real time and its AI algorithm will identify the beginning and end of audio content segments including music and commercials.
The App will record the station in real time and its AI algorithm will identify the beginning and end of audio content segments including music and commercials.
Legal Proceedings From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business.
Any employee who works in office must adhere to the Auddia’s policy regarding vaccination status to ensure the health and safety of our employees. Legal Proceedings From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company was negotiating a new office space lease and entered into a temporary month-to-month lease for $1,600 per month until negotiations were finalized. On March 25, 2024, the Company entered into a new 37-month operating lease commencing on April 1, 2024 with two separate two year renewal options.
Facilities On March 25, 2024, the Company entered into a new 37-month operating lease for approximately 2,900 square feet of office space commencing on April 1, 2024 with two separate two year renewal options.
If a court were to hold that one or more functionalities offered by the faidr App resulted in the violation of protected rights of third parties, the Company could be subject to liability for infringement, the damages for which could be material. 7 Podcast Platform Auddia’s Podcast Platform, which includes the previously developed and commercially trialed Vodacast mobile app, is an interactive differentiated podcasting capability the Company has built that allows podcasters to give their audiences an interactive audio experience.
If a court were to hold that one or more functionalities offered by the faidr App resulted in the violation of protected rights of third parties, the Company could be subject to liability for infringement, the damages for which could be material.
SiriusXM has 33.97 million subscribers (end of 2023) at this average price point. SiriusXM does not offer the local content and personalities that local broadcast radio exclusively delivers.
SiriusXM has 33.97 million subscribers (end of 2023) at this average price point.
The Company has developed its AI platform on top of Google’s TensorFlow open-source library that is being “taught” to know the difference between all types of audio content on the radio.
The combination of AM/FM streaming and podcasting, with Auddia’s unique, AI technology-driven differentiators, addresses large (radio streamers) and rapidly growing (podcast listeners) audiences. We have developed our AI platform on top of Google’s TensorFlow open-source library that is being “taught” to know the difference between all types of audio content on the radio.
We continue to maintain our commitment to ensuring our employees’ health, safety, and wellness by providing our employees the option to work in office or fully remote. Any employee who works in office must adhere to the Auddia’s policy regarding vaccination status to ensure the health and safety of our employees.
Additionally, we provide our employees with paid vacation, holiday, family leave and sick leave, with numerous other benefits offered to our employees. We continue to maintain our commitment to ensuring our employees’ health, safety, and wellness by providing our employees with the option to work in office or fully remote.
There are no material proceedings in which any of our directors, officers, or affiliates or any registered or beneficial stockholder of more than 5% of our common stock is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest. 11 Facilities In April 2021, the Company entered a twelve-month non-cancelable operating sublease for approximately 8,600 square feet of office space, with an initial base rent of $7,150 per month with three, separate six-month renewal options, subject to fixed rate escalation increases.
There are no material proceedings in which any of our directors, officers, or affiliates or any registered or beneficial stockholder of more than 5% of our common stock is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 1. Business Overview of Auddia Auddia (the “Company”) is a technology company headquartered in Boulder, CO that is reinventing how consumers engage with audio through the development of a proprietary AI platform for audio and innovative technologies for podcasts.
Business Overview of Auddia Auddia (the “Company”) is an AI technology company headquartered in Boulder, CO that is reinventing how consumers engage with audio through the development of its faidr app, an industry-first audio platform, which utilizes proprietary AI technology to personalize and customize both radio and podcast listening experiences. faidr allows users to listen to AM/FM radio stations without unwanted commercial breaks.
No other audio streaming app available today, including category leaders like TuneIn, iHeart, and Audacy, can compete with faidr’s full product offerings. The Company launched an MVP version of faidr through several consumer trials in 2021 to measure consumer interest and engagement with the App.
We believe the faidr App represents a significant differentiated audio streaming product, the first to give audio streamers a more personalized middle ground between passive content like broadcast radio and fully on-demand content like Spotify. No other audio streaming app available today, including category leaders like TuneIn, iHeart, and Audacy, can compete with faidr’s full product offerings.
The faidr App is intended to be downloaded by consumers who will pay a subscription fee in order to listen to any streaming AM/FM radio station and podcasts, all with commercial interruptions removed from the listening experience, in addition to the faidrRadio exclusive content offerings.
The faidr app is intended to be downloaded by consumers who are willing to pay for a customizable, commercial-free listening experience. Our advanced features allow subscribers to skip any content heard on the station and request audio content on-demand.
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Auddia is leveraging these technologies within its industry-first audio Superapp, faidr (previously known as the Auddia App). faidr gives consumers the opportunity to listen to any AM/FM radio station with commercial breaks replaced with personalized audio content, including popular and new music, news, and weather.
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Since the addition of podcasts, exclusive content, and continued enhancement of its ad-free accuracy and functionality, the faidr app now boast a strong 30-day retention rate of above 20% and is in the beginning phases of rolling out subscription products to users. The faidr mobile App is available today through the iOS and Android App stores.
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Hosts and DJs can combine on-demand talk segments with dynamic music streaming, which allows users to hear podcasts with full music track plays embedded in the episodes.
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The exercise prices of any outstanding warrants or stock options were also proportionately adjusted in accordance with the terms of those securities and the Company’s equity incentive plans.
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Auddia has also developed a differentiated podcasting capability with ad-skipping features and also provides a unique suite of tools that helps Podcasters create additional digital content for their podcast episodes as well as plan their episodes, build their brand, and monetize their content with new content distribution channels.
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The Company was poised to execute early, small-scale marketing trials in which podcasters would promote the Vodcast mobile app to their listeners via the audio of their podcast episodes.
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This podcasting feature also gives users the ability to go deeper into the stories through supplemental, digital content, and eventually comment and contribute their own content to episode feeds. The combination of AM/FM streaming and podcasting, with Auddia’s unique, technology-driven differentiators, addresses large and rapidly growing audiences.
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We launched an MVP version of faidr through several consumer trials in 2021 to measure consumer interest and engagement with the App. The full app launched on February 15, 2022, and included all major U.S. radio stations in the US. In February 2023, we added faidrRadio, our exclusive content offerings, to the app.
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The Company is leveraging this technology platform within its premium AM/FM radio listening experience through the faidr App.
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Podcasts were added to the app for the iOS version before the end of Q1 2023 as planned and added to the Android app in May of 2023.
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Advanced features will allow consumers to skip any content heard on the station and request audio content on-demand. We believe the faidr App represents a significant differentiated audio streaming product, or Superapp, that will be the first to come to market since the emergence of popular streaming music apps such as Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc.
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Since the addition of podcasts, exclusive content, and continued enhancement of its ad-free accuracy and functionality, the faidr app now boast a strong 30-day retention rate of above 20% and is in the beginning phases of rolling out subscriptions products to users.
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We believe that the most significant point of differentiation is that in addition to ad-free AM/FM streaming and ad-free podcasts, the faidr App is intended to deliver non-music content that includes local sports, news, weather, traffic and the discovery of new music alongside exclusive programming.
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This migration of audience is expected to continue.
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Podcast functionality will continue to be enhanced through 2024, including the deployment of the Company’s ad-reduction technology. 1 The Company also developed a testbed differentiated podcasting capability called Vodacast, which leveraged technologies and proven product concepts to differentiate its podcasts offering from other competitors in the radio-streaming product category.
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Software Products and Services The faidr App The faidr App is our flagship product and is expected to generate the majority of the Company’s future revenue. How the faidr App Works A faidr subscriber will select a specific streaming radio station to record and be able to listen to the recording of that station in a customized manner.
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With podcasting growing and predicted to grow at a rapid rate, the Vodacast podcast platform was conceptualized to fill a void in the emerging audio media space.
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Business Model and Customer Acquisition Strategy for faidr The Company is following a direct-to-consumer, go-to-market strategy to bring paid and organic installers to its app. Once there, users are prompted to subscribe either to a monthly or annual plan. In addition to monetizing users through premium subscription products, the platform will also monetize free users through native advertising.
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The platform was built to become the preferred podcasting solution for podcasters by enabling them to deliver digital content feeds that match the audio of their podcast episodes, and by enabling podcasters to make additional revenue from new digital advertising channels, subscription channels, on-demand fees for exclusive content, and through direct donations from their listeners.
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The products give consumers, via smartphone applications, a mechanism to identify both the content and the source of content and allow the consumer to act on what they may have heard and/or receive additional information about what they heard.
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Throughout 2023, Auddia has been migrating their podcasting capabilities into the flagship faidr app with the intention to sunset the Vodacast platform and instead bring the advanced podcasting functionality that was found on Vodacast into faidr as part of the overall strategy to build a single audio Superapp. This includes Auddia’s new podcast ad-reduction technology.
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An adverse result in any litigation claims against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Today, podcasters do not have a preference as to where their listeners access their episodes, as virtually all listening options (mobile apps and web players) deliver only their podcast audio.
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By creating significant differentiation on which they can make net new and higher margin revenue, we believe that podcasters will promote faidr to their listeners, thus creating a powerful, organic marketing dynamic.
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One innovative and proprietary part of Auddia’s podcast capabilities, originally presented on their Vodacast differentiated podcasting capability, is the availability of tools to create and distribute an interactive digital feed, which supplements podcast episode audio with additional digital.
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These content feeds allow podcasters to tell deeper stories to their listeners while giving podcasters access to digital revenue for the first time.
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Podcasters will be able to build these interactive feeds using The Podcast Hub, a content management system that was originally developed and trialed as part of Auddia’s Vodacast platform, which also serves as a tool to plan and manage podcast episodes.
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The digital feed activates a new digital ad channel that turns every audio ad into a direct-response, relevant-to-the-story, digital ad, increasing the effectiveness and value of their established audio ad model. The feed also presents a richer listening experience, as any element of a podcast episode can be supplemented with images, videos, text and web links.
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This feed will appear fully synchronized in the faidr mobile App, and it also can be hosted and accessed independently (e.g., through any browser), making the content feed universally distributable. Over time, users will be able to comment, and podcasters will be able to grant some users publishing rights to add content directly into the feed on their behalf.
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This will create another first for podcasting, a dialog between creator and fan, synchronized to the episode content. The interactive feed for podcasts has been developed and tested on Vodacast and is expected to be another differentiator added into faidr for podcast listeners later in 2024.
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The podcast capabilities within faidr will also introduce a unique and industry first multi-channel, highly flexible set of revenue channels that podcasters can activate in combination to allow listeners to choose how they want to consume and pay for content.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Risk Factors — what could go wrong, per management

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Biggest changeIn addition, if we are unable to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis, investors could lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which could cause the market price of our common stock to decline and make it more difficult for us to finance our operations and growth. 16 Risks related to the development of our products Our subscription revenue margins and our freedom to operate our faidr radio platform rely on continuity of the established music licensing framework.
Biggest changeRisks related to the development of our products Our subscription revenue margins and our freedom to operate our faidr radio platform rely on continuity of the established music licensing framework. Present music licensing costs and general rights to play music are determined by an established statutory rate framework which could change in the future.
We may be unable to successfully implement these tasks on a larger scale and, accordingly, may not achieve our product development and growth goals. 18 Any cybersecurity-related attack, significant data breach or disruption of the information technology systems or networks on which we rely could negatively affect our business.
We may be unable to successfully implement these tasks on a larger scale and, accordingly, may not achieve our product development and growth goals. Any cybersecurity-related attack, significant data breach or disruption of the information technology systems or networks on which we rely could negatively affect our business.
We believe that quarterly comparisons of our financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance. 26 In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class-action litigation often has been instituted against that company.
We believe that quarterly comparisons of our financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class-action litigation often has been instituted against that company.
In some instances, we may not be able to identify the cause or causes of these problems or risks within an acceptable period of time. 17 Risks related to our business operations Our recently announced growth strategy includes seeking acquisitions of other companies or assets in our industry sector.
In some instances, we may not be able to identify the cause or causes of these problems or risks within an acceptable period of time. Risks related to our business operations Our recently announced growth strategy includes seeking acquisitions of other companies or assets in our industry sector.
An adverse result in any litigation claims against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Indemnity provisions in various agreements potentially expose us to substantial liability for intellectual property infringement and other losses.
An adverse result in any litigation claims against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 19 Indemnity provisions in various agreements potentially expose us to substantial liability for intellectual property infringement and other losses.
Depending on a variety of factors, including market liquidity of our common stock, the issuance of shares to White Lion may cause the trading price of our common stock to decline. The price of our common stock may be volatile and fluctuate substantially, which could result in substantial losses for investors in our securities.
Depending on a variety of factors, including market liquidity of our common stock, the issuance of shares to White Lion may cause the trading price of our common stock to decline. 20 The price of our common stock may be volatile and fluctuate substantially, which could result in substantial losses for investors in our securities.
The anti-takeover provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control by prohibiting us from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years after the person becomes an interested stockholder, even if a change in control would be beneficial to our existing stockholders. 29 Provisions in our corporate charter and our bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of us that stockholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which you might otherwise receive a premium for your shares.
The anti-takeover provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control by prohibiting us from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years after the person becomes an interested stockholder, even if a change in control would be beneficial to our existing stockholders. 23 Provisions in our corporate charter and our bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of us that stockholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which you might otherwise receive a premium for your shares.
Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provisions contained in our charter to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions.
Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provisions contained in our charter to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions. 24
For example, we expect that these rules and regulations may make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance. 28 Failure to establish and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.
For example, we expect that these rules and regulations may make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance. 22 Failure to establish and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.
Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing stockholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies and product candidates. We may seek additional capital through a combination of public and private equity offerings, debt financings, strategic partnerships and alliances and licensing arrangements.
Raising additional capital may cause dilution to our existing stockholders, restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights to our technologies and product candidates. We may seek additional capital through a combination of public and private equity offerings, debt financing, strategic partnerships and alliances and licensing arrangements.
Our failure to secure, protect and enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our brand and adversely affect our business. 23 If third parties claim that we infringe upon or otherwise violate their intellectual property rights, our business could be adversely affected.
Our failure to secure, protect and enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our brand and adversely affect our business. 18 If third parties claim that we infringe upon or otherwise violate their intellectual property rights, our business could be adversely affected.
To become profitable, we must develop and eventually commercialize the faidr product or the Vodacast platform, with significant market potential. This will require us to be successful in a range of challenging activities, and our expenses will increase substantially as we acquire and retain users.
To become profitable, we must develop and eventually commercialize the faidr product, with significant market potential. This will require us to be successful in a range of challenging activities, and our expenses will increase substantially as we acquire and retain users.
If a major disruption is caused by a natural disaster or man-made problem, we may be unable to continue our operations and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, delays in our development activities, lengthy interruptions in service, breaches of data security and loss of critical data, any of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. 22 Any failure to protect our intellectual property rights could impair our business.
If a major disruption is caused by a natural disaster or man-made problem, we may be unable to continue our operations and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, delays in our development activities, lengthy interruptions in service, breaches of data security and loss of critical data, any of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Although we have implemented policies to regulate the use and incorporation of open source software into our platform and products, we cannot be certain that we have not incorporated open source software in our platform and products in a manner that is inconsistent with such policies. 24 In addition, any intellectual property litigation to which we become a party may require us to do one or more of the following: · cease selling, licensing, or using products or features that incorporate the intellectual property rights that we allegedly infringe, misappropriate, or violate; · make substantial payments for legal fees, settlement payments, or other costs or damages, including indemnification of third parties; · obtain a license or enter into a royalty agreement, either of which may not be available on reasonable terms or at all, in order to obtain the right to sell or use the relevant intellectual property; or · redesign the allegedly infringing products to avoid infringement, misappropriation, or violation, which could be costly, time-consuming, or impossible.
In addition, any intellectual property litigation to which we become a party may require us to do one or more of the following: · cease selling, licensing, or using products or features that incorporate the intellectual property rights that we allegedly infringe, misappropriate, or violate; · make substantial payments for legal fees, settlement payments, or other costs or damages, including indemnification of third parties; · obtain a license or enter into a royalty agreement, either of which may not be available on reasonable terms or at all, in order to obtain the right to sell or use the relevant intellectual property; or · redesign the allegedly infringing products to avoid infringement, misappropriation, or violation, which could be costly, time-consuming, or impossible.
However, the steps we take to protect our intellectual property rights may be inadequate. Because of the differences in foreign trademark, patent and other laws concerning proprietary rights, our intellectual property rights may not receive the same degree of protection in foreign countries as they would in the United States.
Because of the differences in foreign trademark, patent and other laws concerning proprietary rights, our intellectual property rights may not receive the same degree of protection in foreign countries as they would in the United States.
We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years. If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls, our ability to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis could be impaired, which would adversely affect our business.
If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls, our ability to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis could be impaired, which would adversely affect our business.
Any security compromise in our industry, whether actual or perceived, could harm our reputation, erode confidence in the effectiveness of our security measures, negatively affect our ability to attract new customers, encourage consumers to restrict the sharing of their personal data with our customers or the social media networks, cause existing customers to elect not to renew their subscriptions or subject us to third-party lawsuits, regulatory fines or other action or liability, which could harm our business. 19 Changing regulations and increased awareness relating to privacy, information security and data protection could increase our costs, affect or limit how we collect and use personal information and harm our brand.
Any security compromise in our industry, whether actual or perceived, could harm our reputation, erode confidence in the effectiveness of our security measures, negatively affect our ability to attract new customers, encourage consumers to restrict the sharing of their personal data with our customers or the social media networks, cause existing customers to elect not to renew their subscriptions or subject us to third-party lawsuits, regulatory fines or other action or liability, which could harm our business.
There can be no assurance that any of our future products and services will be successfully developed, protected from competition by others, or marketed successfully. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will ever have positive net earnings. 15 We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
There can be no assurance that any of our future products and services will be successfully developed, protected from competition by others, or marketed successfully. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will ever have positive net earnings.
We continue to reassess the sufficiency of finance personnel in response to these increasing demands and expectations. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our success and ability to compete depend in part upon our intellectual property. We attempt to protect our intellectual property rights, both in the United States and in foreign countries, through a combination of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, as well as licensing agreements and third-party nondisclosure and assignment agreements.
We attempt to protect our intellectual property rights, both in the United States and in foreign countries, through a combination of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, as well as licensing agreements and third-party nondisclosure and assignment agreements. However, the steps we take to protect our intellectual property rights may be inadequate.
There is risk that the use of social media by us or our employees to communicate about our business may give rise to liability or result in public exposure of personal information of our employees or customers, each of which could affect our revenue, business, results of operations and financial condition. 21 Enacted and future legislation may increase the difficulty and cost for us to commercialize our product candidates and may affect the prices we may set.
There is risk that the use of social media by us or our employees to communicate about our business may give rise to liability or result in public exposure of personal information of our employees or customers, each of which could affect our revenue, business, results of operations and financial condition.
We receive, store and otherwise process personal information and other data from and about our customers and our employees. We also receive personal information and other data about our customers’ consumers or other social media audiences.
We also receive personal information and other data about our customers’ consumers or other social media audiences.
The CCPA also provides for civil penalties for violations, as well as a private right of action for data breaches that may increase data breach litigation. 20 With laws and regulations such as the GDPR in the EU and the CCPA in the United States imposing new and relatively burdensome obligations, and with substantial uncertainty over the interpretation and application of these and other laws and regulations, we may face challenges in addressing their requirements and making necessary changes to our policies and practices, and may incur significant costs and expenses in an effort to do so.
With laws and regulations such as the GDPR in the EU and the CCPA in the United States imposing new and relatively burdensome obligations, and with substantial uncertainty over the interpretation and application of these and other laws and regulations, we may face challenges in addressing their requirements and making necessary changes to our policies and practices, and may incur significant costs and expenses in an effort to do so.
If it is determined that we are not permitted to give consumers the right to buffer content locally and also control their listener experience by receiving alternative programming to what is included in an AM/FM station’s transmission, certain features of the faidr App may have to be disabled or discontinued, the costs to the Company for access to content could increase significantly, and result in an increase in the consumer price of the App, thus making the faidr App less desirable in the marketplace.
If it is determined that we are not permitted to give consumers the right to buffer content locally and also control their listener experience by receiving alternative programming to what is included in an AM/FM station’s transmission, certain features of the faidr App may have to be disabled or discontinued, the costs to the Company for access to content could increase significantly, and result in an increase in the consumer price of the App, thus making the faidr App less desirable in the marketplace. 13 If we are unable to obtain and maintain patent protection for our products and product candidates, or if the scope of the patent protection obtained is not sufficiently broad, our competitors could develop and commercialize products and product candidates similar or identical to ours, and our ability to successfully commercialize our products and product candidates may be adversely affected.
Our failure to become and remain profitable would decrease the value of our company and could impair our ability to raise capital, develop new products, expand our business or continue our operations.
Our failure to become and remain profitable would decrease the value of our company and could impair our ability to raise capital, develop new products, expand our business or continue our operations. A decline in the value of our Company also could cause stockholders to lose all or part of their investment.
A decline in the value of our Company also could cause stockholders to lose all or part of their investment. 14 We will need additional funding, which may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Failure to obtain this capital when needed may force us to delay, limit or terminate our product development efforts or other operations.
We will need additional funding, which may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Failure to obtain this capital when needed may force us to delay, limit or terminate our product development efforts or other operations.
Additionally, if the third parties we work with, such as vendors or developers, violate applicable laws or regulations or our policies, such violations may also put our customers’ and their users’ and consumers’ or other social media audiences’ content at risk and could in turn have an adverse effect on our business.
Furthermore, the costs of compliance with, and other burdens imposed by, the laws, regulations and policies that are applicable to the businesses of our users may limit the adoption and use of, and reduce the overall demand for, our platform. 16 Additionally, if the third parties we work with, such as vendors or developers, violate applicable laws or regulations or our policies, such violations may also put our customers’ and their users’ and consumers’ or other social media audiences’ content at risk and could in turn have an adverse effect on our business.
Similarly, while we expect to commit substantial resources, including management time and effort, to integrating acquired businesses into ours, there is no assurance that we will be successful in integrating these businesses. If we fail in performing adequate due diligence or in successfully integrating acquired businesses, our future operations would be negatively impacted.
Similarly, while we expect to commit substantial resources, including management time and effort, to integrating acquired businesses into ours, there is no assurance that we will be successful in integrating these businesses.
Sales to White Lion by us pursuant to the Equity Line Purchase Agreement may result in substantial dilution to the interests of other holders of our common stock.
After White Lion has acquired shares under the Equity Line Purchase Agreement, it may sell all, some or none of those shares. Sales to White Lion by us pursuant to the Equity Line Purchase Agreement may result in substantial dilution to the interests of other holders of our common stock.
As a result, our independent registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 with respect to this uncertainty. Our existing cash of $804,556 at December 31, 2023 will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into February 2024.
As a result, our independent registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 with respect to this uncertainty. Our existing cash was $2.7 million at December 31, 2024.
Many governments have enacted laws requiring companies to provide notice of data security incidents involving certain types of personal data. In addition, some of our customers require us to notify them of data security breaches. Security compromises experienced by our competitors, by our customers or by us may lead to public disclosures, which may lead to widespread negative publicity.
In addition, some of our customers require us to notify them of data security breaches. Security compromises experienced by our competitors, by our customers or by us may lead to public disclosures, which may lead to widespread negative publicity.
In such a case, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock, and there can be no assurance that our common stock will be eligible for trading or quotation on any alternative exchanges or markets. 27 Delisting from Nasdaq could adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing through public or private sales of equity securities, would significantly affect the ability of investors to trade our securities and would negatively affect the value and liquidity of our common stock.
In such a case, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock, and there can be no assurance that our common stock will be eligible for trading or quotation on any alternative exchanges or markets.
Changes could adversely impact our cost to operate the platform and/or our rights to deliver content to end users. Our faidr platform will rely on the established “personal use exemption” which allows individuals to record content for time-shifting purposes.
Our faidr platform will rely on the established “personal use exemption” which allows individuals to record content for time-shifting purposes.
If we raise additional funds through strategic partnerships and alliances and licensing arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, or our other product candidates, or grant licenses on terms unfavorable to us.
If we raise additional funds through strategic partnerships and alliances and licensing arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, or our other product candidates, or grant licenses on terms unfavorable to us. 12 We have generated historical revenue from our mobile app platform for radio stations, but future revenue growth is dependent on new software services.
The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceed available insurance coverage, or the occurrence of changes in our insurance policies, including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible or co-insurance requirements, would harm our business.
The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceed available insurance coverage, or the occurrence of changes in our insurance policies, including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible or co-insurance requirements, would harm our business. 15 Many governments have enacted laws requiring companies to provide notice of data security incidents involving certain types of personal data.
While we have entered into employment agreements with certain of our executive officers, any of them could leave our employment at any time. We currently do not have “key person” insurance on any of our employees. The loss of the services of one or more of our current employees might impede the achievement of our research, development and commercialization objectives.
We are highly dependent on members of our executive team; the loss of whose services may adversely impact the achievement of our objectives. While we have entered into employment agreements with certain of our executive officers, any of them could leave our employment at any time. We currently do not have “key person” insurance on any of our employees.
On November 21, 2023, the Company received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market to maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued listing (the “Stockholders’ Equity Requirement”).
During 2022, 2023 and 2024, the Company received notices from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was not in compliance with (i) Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market to maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued listing or (ii) Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market to maintain a minimum of a $1.00 bid price for continued listing.
We have 2,194,196 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2024. Substantially all of these shares, unless held by our affiliates, may be resold in the public market immediately without restriction.
We have 8,594,308 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 4, 2025. Substantially all of these shares, unless held by our affiliates, may be resold in the public market immediately without restriction. Shares held by our affiliates may be resold into the public market subject to compliance with the requirements of the SEC’s Rule 144.
Shares held by our affiliates may be resold into the public market subject to compliance with the requirements of the SEC’s Rule 144. 25 The issuance of common stock pursuant to our equity line facility may cause substantial dilution to our existing shareholders, and the sale of such shares acquired by our equity line provider could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
The issuance of common stock pursuant to our equity line facility may cause substantial dilution to our existing shareholders, and the sale of such shares acquired by our equity line provider could cause the price of our common stock to decline. We have an equity line facility with White Lion.
However, there is uncertainty as to whether a Delaware court would enforce the exclusive Federal forum provisions for Securities Act claims and that investors cannot waive compliance with the federal securities laws and rules and regulations thereunder. 30 The choice of forum provisions may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees.
The choice of forum provisions may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees.
Present music licensing costs and general rights to play music are determined by an established statutory rate framework which could change in the future. Changes in licensing costs and general rights to play music content could impact our direct costs for content or even prohibit access to content that is fundamental to the platform.
Changes in licensing costs and general rights to play music content could impact our direct costs for content or even prohibit access to content that is fundamental to the platform. Changes could adversely impact our cost to operate the platform and/or our rights to deliver content to end users.
We have generated historical revenue from our mobile app platform for radio stations, but future revenue growth is dependent on new software services. Our ability to generate revenue from product sales and achieve profitability depends on our ability to successfully complete the development and commercialization of future software products.
Our ability to generate revenue from product sales and achieve profitability depends on our ability to successfully complete the development and commercialization of future software products.
Risks related to our intellectual property Our business is subject to the risks of earthquakes, fire, floods and other natural catastrophic events, and to interruption by man-made problems such as power disruptions, computer viruses, cyberattack, data security breaches or terrorism.
Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, we cannot assure you that the results of any of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our revenue, business, brand, results of operations and financial condition. 17 Risks related to our intellectual property Our business is subject to the risks of earthquakes, fire, floods and other natural catastrophic events, and to interruption by man-made problems such as power disruptions, computer viruses, cyberattack, data security breaches or terrorism.
Under our Equity Line Purchase Agreement with White Lion, the Company has the right, but not the obligation to require White Lion to purchase, from time to time, up to of $10,000,000 in aggregate gross purchase price of newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock.
Pursuant to the new Common Stock Purchase Agreement, we have the right, but not the obligation to require White Lion to purchase, from time to time until December 31, 2025, up to $10,000,000 in aggregate gross purchase price of newly issued shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Common Stock Purchase Agreement.
To date, we have devoted our efforts towards securing financing, building, and evolving our technology platform, marketing our mobile app product for radio stations as well as initiating our marketing efforts for our music player. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future.
At December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $2,706,319. To date, we have devoted efforts towards securing financing, building, and evolving our technology platform, marketing our mobile app product for radio stations as well as initiating our marketing efforts for our music player.
If we are unable to manage expected growth in the scale and complexity of our operations, our performance may suffer.
The inability to recruit, or loss of services of certain executives, key employees, consultants or advisors, may impede the progress of our product development and commercialization objectives. If we are unable to manage expected growth in the scale and complexity of our operations, our performance may suffer.
As previously reported in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 28, 2023, we received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing.
On October 16, 2024, we received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that we were not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing. The bid price notice does not result in the immediate delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Our business and financial prospects could be affected by changes in laws, regulations, and policies in the United States and abroad.
Enacted and future legislation may increase the difficulty and cost for us to commercialize our product candidates and may affect the prices we may set. Our business and financial prospects could be affected by changes in laws, regulations, and policies in the United States and abroad.
We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
The Company has based these estimates, however, on assumptions that may prove to be wrong. We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding.
Recruiting and retaining other qualified employees, consultants and advisors for our business, including scientific and technical personnel, will also be critical to our success. Competition for skilled personnel is intense and the turnover rate can be high.
The loss of the services of one or more of our current employees might impede the achievement of our research, development and commercialization objectives. Recruiting and retaining other qualified employees, consultants and advisors for our business, including scientific and technical personnel, will also be critical to our success.
We may not be able to attract and retain personnel on acceptable terms given the competition among numerous technology companies for individuals with similar skill sets. The inability to recruit, or loss of services of certain executives, key employees, consultants or advisors, may impede the progress of our product development and commercialization objectives.
Competition for skilled personnel is intense and the turnover rate can be high. We may not be able to attract and retain personnel on acceptable terms given the competition among numerous technology companies for individuals with similar skill sets.
We have incurred significant net losses since inception and anticipate that we will continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future and may never achieve or maintain profitability. Since inception, we have incurred significant net losses. We expect to continue to incur net losses in the near term.
If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts. 11 We have incurred significant net losses since inception and anticipate that we will continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future and may never achieve or maintain profitability.
Our existing cash of $804,556 at December 31, 2023 will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into February 2024. The Company secured additional financing in February and March 2024, but will need to obtain additional financing to pay off debt and to extend current operations into the second quarter of 2024.
Our existing cash of $2,706,319 at December 31, 2024 We secured approximately $10.9 million in additional financing in 2024 and $0.6 million year-to-date through March 5, 2025, which enabled us to pay down $2.75 million in connection with the Secured Bridge Notes in 2024 and will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into the second quarter of 2025.
Our net losses were $8,807,496 and $6,897,446 for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our cash used in operations was $4,504,207. At December 31, 2023, we had cash and equivalents on hand of $804,556.
Since inception, we have incurred significant net losses. We expect to continue to incur net losses in the near term. Our net losses were $8,722,039 and $8,807,496 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, our cash used in operations was $5,093,143.
Therefore, this matter will remain open until the Company demonstrates compliance with all continued listing requirements. If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our common stock may be eligible for quotation on an over-the-counter quotation system or on the pink sheets.
If at any time during this 180 calendar day period the bid price of our common stock closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, the Nasdaq staff will provide us with a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed. 21 If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our common stock may be eligible for quotation on an over-the-counter quotation system or on the pink sheets.
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The Company secured approximately $3.6 million of additional financing in February and March 2024, but will need to obtain additional financing to pay off debt and to extend current operations into the second quarter of 2024. The Company has based these estimates, however, on assumptions that may prove to be wrong.
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We secured approximately $10.9 million in additional financing in 2024 and $0.6 million year-to-date through March 5 , 2025, which enabled us to pay down $2.75 million in connection with the Secured Bridge Notes in 2024 and will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into the second quarter of 2025.
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Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could result in our failure to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and securities prices.
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We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future.
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A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
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If we fail in performing adequate due diligence or in successfully integrating acquired businesses, our future operations would be negatively impacted. 14 Our future success depends on our ability to retain key employees, consultants and advisors and to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel.
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Management is working to remediate our current material weaknesses and prevent potential future material weaknesses by hiring additional qualified accounting and financial reporting personnel, and further reviewing and enhancing our accounting processes.
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Changing regulations and increased awareness relating to privacy, information security and data protection could increase our costs, affect or limit how we collect and use personal information and harm our brand. We receive, store and otherwise process personal information and other data from and about our customers and our employees.
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We may not be able to fully remediate any future material weaknesses until these steps have been completed and have been operating effectively for a sufficient period of time.
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The CCPA also provides for civil penalties for violations, as well as a private right of action for data breaches that may increase data breach litigation.
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If we are not able to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, our financial statements and related disclosures may be inaccurate, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and our securities prices.
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Any failure to protect our intellectual property rights could impair our business. Our success and ability to compete depend in part upon our intellectual property.
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We are required to comply with the SEC’s rules implementing Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires management to certify financial and other information in our quarterly and annual reports and provide an annual management report on the effectiveness of our controls over financial reporting.
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Although we have implemented policies to regulate the use and incorporation of open source software into our platform and products, we cannot be certain that we have not incorporated open source software in our platform and products in a manner that is inconsistent with such policies.
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This assessment includes disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting, as well as a statement that our independent registered public accounting firm has issued an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, provided that our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting until our first annual report required to be filed with the SEC following the later of the date we are deemed to be an “accelerated filer” or a “large accelerated filer,” each as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or the date we are no longer an emerging growth company, as defined in the JOBS Act.
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During 2024, the Company has sold 4,815,263 shares to White Lion for total proceeds of approximately $8.2 million. On November 25, 2024, we entered into a new equity line and a related registration rights agreement with White Lion.
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Ensuring that we have adequate internal financial and accounting controls and procedures in place to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis is a costly and time-consuming effort that needs to be re-evaluated frequently.
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We currently have effective registration statements that registers for resale by White Lion up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock that we may issue to White Lion under the New Equity Line Purchase Agreement. As of March 5, no shares have been issued under this agreement.
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The rapid growth of our operations and the completed IPO has created a need for additional resources within the accounting and finance functions due to the increasing need to produce timely financial information and to ensure the level of segregation of duties customary for a U.S. public company.
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On May 24, 2024, we received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that we had regained compliance with the equity requirement in Listing rule 5550(b)(1) (the Equity Rule”.) We will be subject to a Mandatory Panel Monitor for a period of one year from the date of the letter in accordance with application of Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(B).
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We expect to expend significant resources in developing the necessary documentation and testing procedures required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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The bid price notice indicated that we have 180 calendar days (or until April 14, 2025) in which to regain compliance.
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We cannot be certain that the actions we will be taking to improve our internal controls over financial reporting will be sufficient, or that we will be able to implement our planned processes and procedures in a timely manner.
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Delisting from Nasdaq could adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing through public or private sales of equity securities, would significantly affect the ability of investors to trade our securities and would negatively affect the value and liquidity of our common stock.
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If we are unable to obtain and maintain patent protection for our products and product candidates, or if the scope of the patent protection obtained is not sufficiently broad, our competitors could develop and commercialize products and product candidates similar or identical to ours, and our ability to successfully commercialize our products and product candidates may be adversely affected.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeThe CTO uses both internal and external resources to execute this process including security tools that help prevent, identify, escalate, investigate and resolve security incidents in a timely manner and tools that help prevent unauthorized access. Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing our enterprise risk management activities.
Biggest changeThe CTO uses both internal and external resources to execute this process including security tools that help prevent, identify, escalate, investigate and resolve security incidents in a timely manner and tools that help prevent unauthorized access. The majority of the Company’s employees have a background in technology and engineering and are intensely aware of cyber threats .
The Chief Technology Officer ("CTO"), who reports to the CEO, leads our cybersecurity function and is responsible for managing our cybersecurity risk and the protection of our networks, systems, and data.
The Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), who reports to the CEO, leads our cybersecurity function and is responsible for managing our cybersecurity risk and the protection of our networks, systems, and data.
The Board of Directors receives an update on the Company’s risk management process and the risk trends related to cybersecurity at least annually. Additionally, on a quarterly basis, the Audit Committee will receive updates from Management on cybersecurity.
Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing our enterprise risk management activities . The Board of Directors receives an update on the Company’s risk management process and the risk trends related to cybersecurity at least annually. Additionally, on a quarterly basis, the Audit Committee will receive updates from Management on cybersecurity.
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Additionally, the Company has less than 20 employees and contractors, therefore, the small size helps with rapid communication and response on any potential threats.
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The Company’s aggressive prevention and response protocols consist of the following: · Password management – employees are encouraged to maintain strong passwords and are educated on the risks around passwords; · Network administration – the Company maintains a single, small-scale network which is configured to prevent external penetrations and is secured with limited administrative access and strong passwords; · Firewall – configured to prevent unauthorized external access; · Virtual Private Networks – closely and carefully managed following industry best practices; · Training and communication – the Company monitors various types of threats, routinely educates employees on high risk threats, and communicates any potential identified threats to all employees and related third parties.
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Any material threat that may arise will be communicated to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee upon identification.
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While the Company has not, as of the date of this Form 10-K, identified a cybersecurity threat or incident that resulted in a material adverse impact to its business, results of operations or financial condition, there can be no guarantee that the Company will not experience such an incident in the future.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeRecent Sales of Unregistered Securities During the year ended December 31, 2023, all sales of unregistered securities by the Company have been previously reported on a Form 8-K or Form 10-Q. Use of Proceeds On February 16, 2021, the U.S.
Biggest changeRecent Sales of Unregistered Securities During the year ended December 31, 2024, all sales of unregistered securities by the Company have been previously reported on a Form 8-K or Form 10-Q. Use of Proceeds Not applicable. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities We did not repurchase any of our equity securities during the period covered by this Annual Report.
Our Series A Warrants have been traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “AUUDW” since our IPO on February 17, 2021. As of March 29, 2024, there were approximately 138 holders of record of our common stock and 1 holder of record of our Series A warrants.
Our Series A Warrants have been traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “AUUDW” since our IPO on February 17, 2021. As of March 4, 2025, there were approximately 141 holders of record of our common stock and 1 holder of record of our Series A warrants.
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Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective our registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-235891), as amended, filed in connection with our IPO.
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There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from our IPO from that described in the related prospectus dated February 16, 2021, filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act.
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As described in such IPO prospectus, we have used IPO proceeds to reduce our bank debt by $4.0 million, to fund a $2.0 million cash reserve to serve as collateral for our remaining $2.0 million of bank debt that replaced collateral previously provided by a related party, to pay down a significant percentage of our accounts payable as of December 31, 2020, and to pay deferred compensation owed to a related party.
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In July 2021, certain holders of our publicly traded Series A Warrants exercised approximately 44,000 warrants for approximately 1.1 million shares of common stock at the cash exercise price of $113.4375 per share and as a result, we received additional cash proceeds of approximately $5.0 million.
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In addition, we paid the remaining $2.0 million, out of our restricted cash, to pay off and terminate our line of credit. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities We did not repurchase any of our equity securities during the period covered by this Annual Report.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeResults of operations Comparison of the Years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022 The following table summarizes our results of operations: Year Ended December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Change $ Revenue $ – $ – – Operating expenses: Direct cost of services 181,679 180,690 989 Sales and marketing 1,096,106 1,673,692 (577,586 ) Research and development 781,017 654,879 126,138 General and administrative 3,576,729 3,223,520 353,209 Depreciation and amortization 1,840,837 991,639 849,198 Total operating expenses 7,476,368 6,724,420 751,948 Loss from operations (7,476,368 ) (6,724,420 ) (751,948 ) Other (expense) income: Interest expense (1,331,128 ) (173,027 ) (1,158,101 ) Interest income – 1 (1 ) Total other expense (1,331,128 ) (173,026 ) (1,158,102 ) Loss before income taxes (8,807,4958 ) (6,897,446 ) (1,910,049 ) Provision for income taxes – – Net loss $ (8,807,495 ) $ (6,897,446 ) (1,910,049 ) 38 Revenue Total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022 were $0 as we continue to develop and enhance our faidr and podcasting Apps to establish new revenue streams.
Biggest changeResults of operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table summarizes our results of operations: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Change $ Change % Revenue $ – $ – – 0.0% Operating expenses: Direct cost of services 202,950 181,679 21,271 11.7% Sales and marketing 860,677 1,096,106 (235,429 ) -21.5% Research and development 1,020,609 781,017 239,592 30.7% General and administrative 3,845,302 3,576,729 268,573 7.5% Depreciation and amortization 1,987,601 1,840,837 146,764 8.0% Total operating expenses 7,917,139 7,476,368 440,771 5.9% Loss from operations (7,917,139 ) (7,476,368 ) (440,771 ) 5.9% Other expense: Interest expense (172,512 ) (1,331,128 ) 1,158,616 -87.0% Change in fair value of warrants (632,388 ) – (632,388 ) 100.0% Total other expense (804,900 ) (1,331,128 ) 526,228 -39.5% Loss before income taxes (8,722,039 ) (8,807,496 ) 85,457 -1.0% Provision for income taxes – – – 0.0% Net loss $ (8,722,039 ) $ (8,807,496 ) 85,457 -1.0% 30 Revenue Total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $0 as we continue to develop and enhance our faidr and podcasting Apps to establish new revenue streams.
We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding. However, if we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
However, if we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
We expect to continue to incur research and development expenses and capitalization in the future as we continue to develop and enhance our faidr and podcasting Apps. 37 General and administrative Our general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs, including payroll taxes, benefits, stock-based compensation, and professional fees related to auditing, tax, general legal services, and consulting services.
We expect to continue to incur research and development expenses and capitalization in the future as we continue to develop and enhance our faidr and podcasting Apps. 29 General and administrative Our general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs, including payroll taxes, benefits, stock-based compensation, and professional fees related to auditing, tax, general legal services, and consulting services.
We expect inflation to continue to have a negative impact into 2024, and it is uncertain whether we will be able to offset the impact of inflationary pressures in the near term.
We expect inflation to continue to have a negative impact into 2025, and it is uncertain whether we will be able to offset the impact of inflationary pressures in the near term.
As a result, every twenty-five (25) issued shares of common stock were automatically combined into one share of common stock. Shares of the Company’s common stock were assigned a new CUSIP number (05072K 206) and began trading on a split-adjusted basis on February 27, 2024.
Eastern Time on February 26, 2024. As a result, every twenty-five (25) issued shares of common stock were automatically combined into one share of common stock. Shares of the Company’s common stock were assigned a new CUSIP number (05072K 206) and began trading on a split-adjusted basis on February 27, 2024.
We expect that our expenses and capital requirements will increase substantially in connection with our ongoing activities, particularly if and as we: · nationally launch our faidr App and as we continue training our proprietary AI technology and make product enhancements; · continue to develop and expand our technology and functionality to advance the faidr app; · rollout our product on a national basis, which will include increasing our sales and marketing costs related to the promotion of our products. faidr promotion will include a combination of a) purchasing ads directly from broadcasters or b) participating broadcasters to promote without purchasing ads, but sharing a portion of subscription proceeds based on listening activity on those stations; · continue to pursue and complete potential acquisitions of other companies; · hire additional business development, product management, operational and marketing personnel; · continue market studies of our products; and · add operational and general administrative personnel which will support our product development programs, commercialization efforts and our transition to operating as a public company.
We expect that our expenses and capital requirements will increase substantially in connection with our ongoing activities, particularly if and as we: · nationally launch our faidr App and as we continue training our proprietary AI technology and make product enhancements; · continue to develop and expand our technology and functionality to advance the faidr app; · rollout our product on a national basis, which will include increasing our sales and marketing costs related to the promotion of our products. faidr promotion will include a combination of a) purchasing ads directly from broadcasters or b) participating broadcasters to promote without purchasing ads, but sharing a portion of subscription proceeds based on listening activity on those stations; · continue to pursue and complete potential acquisitions of other companies; · hire additional business development, product management, operational and marketing personnel; · continue market studies of our products; and · add operational and general administrative personnel which will support our product development programs, commercialization efforts and our transition to operating as a public company. 27 As a result, we will need substantial additional funding to support our continuing operations and pursue our growth strategy.
The expected volatility was determined considering comparable companies historical stock prices as a peer group for the fiscal year the grant occurred and prior fiscal years for a period equal to the expected life of the option. The risk-free interest rate was the rate available from the St.
The expected volatility was determined considering comparable companies historical stock prices as a peer group for the fiscal year the grant occurred and prior fiscal years for a period equal to the expected life of the option. The risk-free interest rate was the rate available with a term equal to the expected life of the option.
These business development transactions would require additional funding. 35 Recent Developments Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy We are exploring various merger and acquisition options as part of a broader strategy which aims to scale the business more rapidly; accelerate user adoption and subscriber growth; enter new markets (international); and open new pathways toward raising capital.
Recent Developments Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy We are exploring various merger and acquisition options as part of a broader strategy which aims to scale the business more rapidly; accelerate user adoption and subscriber growth; enter new markets (international); and open new pathways toward raising capital.
If we fail to become profitable or are unable to sustain profitability on a continuing basis, then we may be unable to continue our operations at planned levels and be forced to reduce or terminate our operations. As of December 31, 2023, we had cash of $804,556.
If we fail to become profitable or are unable to sustain profitability on a continuing basis, then we may be unable to continue our operations at planned levels and be forced to reduce or terminate our operations. As of December 31, 2024, we had cash of $2,706,319.
These awards are accounted for in accordance with guidance prescribed for accounting for equity-based compensation. Based on this guidance and the terms of the awards, the awards are equity classified. The common shares receive distributions if any in an order of priority in accordance with our limited liability company agreement.
Based on this guidance and the terms of the awards, the awards are equity classified. The common shares receive distributions if any in an order of priority in accordance with our limited liability company agreement.
Interim Bridge Financings As previously disclosed, on November 14, 2022, we entered into a Secured Bridge Note (“Prior Note”) financing with one of our accredited investors, a significant existing shareholder of the Company.
Interim Bridge Financings As previously disclosed, on November 14, 2022, we entered into a Secured Bridge Note (“Prior Note”) financing with one of our accredited investors, a significant existing shareholder of the Company. We received $2,000,000 of gross proceeds from the Prior Note financing.
We have a deficiency in working capital in the amount of approximately $3.1 million at December 31, 2023. We anticipate that operating losses and net cash used in operating activities will increase over the next 12 months as we continue to develop and market our products.
We have working capital in the amount of approximately $2.2 million as of December 31, 2024. We anticipate that operating losses and net cash used in operating activities will increase over the next 12 months as we continue to develop and market our products.
We are continually developing enhancements to both our faidr and podcasting Apps and will continue capitalize software costs to the extent that such development qualifies for capitalization. General and administrative General and administrative expenses increased by $353,209 or 11.0% to $3,576,729 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $3,223,520 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
We are continually developing enhancements to both our faidr and podcasting Apps and will continue capitalize software costs to the extent that such development qualifies for capitalization. General and administrative General and administrative expenses increased by $268,572 or 7.5% to $3,845,302 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $3,576,729 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
We have funded our operations with proceeds from the February 2021 IPO, Series A warrants exercised in July 2021 and common share issuance during June of 2023. We also obtained debt financing through a related party during November 2022 and April 2023. In addition, we sold common shares during April 2023 and June 2023 pursuant to our equity line facility.
We have funded our operations with proceeds from the February 2021 IPO, Series A warrants exercised in July 2021 and common share issuance during June of 2023. We also obtained debt financing through a related party during November 2022 and April 2023, which was subsequently repaid in April 2024.
We will account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements but have not been reflected in taxable income.
Among other things, we may begin to generate net operating losses at the corporate level. We will account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements but have not been reflected in taxable income.
For instance, the platform recognizes the difference between a commercial and a song and is learning the differences between all other content to include weather reports, traffic, news, sports, DJ conversation, etc. Not only does the technology learn the differences between the various types of audio segments, but it also identifies the beginning and end of each piece of content.
For instance, the platform recognizes the difference between a commercial and a song and DJ conversation. Not only does the technology learn the differences between the various types of audio segments, but it also identifies the beginning and end of each piece of content.
Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to: · the scope, progress, results, and costs related to the market acceptance of our products · the ability to attract podcasters and content creators to faidr and retain listeners on the platform · the costs, timing, and ability to continue to develop our technology · effectively addressing any competing technological and market developments · avoiding and defending against intellectual property infringement, misappropriation and other claims Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes our contractual obligations not on our Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023, and the effects that such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods: Payments due by period Total Less Than 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years More Than 5 Years Operating lease commitments: Office lease (1) $ 114,085 $ 24,447 $ 74,903 $ 14,735 $ – Total operating lease commitments $ 114,085 $ 24,447 $ 74,903 $ 14,735 $ – (1) Represents minimum payments due for the lease of the month-to-month office space of $1,600 for three months and base rent under the operating lease commencing on April 1, 2024. 43 Off-balance sheet arrangements We did not have during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to: · the scope, progress, results, and costs related to the market acceptance of our products · the ability to attract podcasters and content creators to faidr and retain listeners on the platform · the costs, timing, and ability to continue to develop our technology · effectively addressing any competing technological and market developments · avoiding and defending against intellectual property infringement, misappropriation and other claims 35 Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes our contractual obligations included on our Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024, and the effects that such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods: Payments due by period Total Less Than 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years More Than 5 Years Operating lease commitments: Office lease (1) $ 81,493 $ 28,405 $ 53,088 $ 0 $ – Total operating lease commitments $ 81,493 $ 28,405 $ 53,088 $ 0 $ – (1) Represents minimum payments due for the lease of office space.
The following table summarizes the statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022: Cash Flow Analysis Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities (4,504,207 ) (4,752,750 ) Investing activities (1,031,566 ) (1,931,107 ) Financing activities 4,678,895 2,000,000 Change in cash (856,878 ) (4,683,857 ) Operating Activities Cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $4,504,207, primarily resulting from our net loss of $8,807,496 and change in working capital of $554,983 related to an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, offset by non-cash charges of $3,748,306 related to depreciation and amortization, share based compensation expense, and finance charges associated with the debt issuance costs of the Secured Bridge Notes.
Cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $4,504,207, primarily resulting from our net loss of $8,807,496 and change in working capital of $554,983 related to an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, offset by non-cash charges of $3,748,306 related to depreciation and amortization, share based compensation expense, and finance charges associated with the debt issuance costs of the Secured Bridge Notes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Sources of liquidity We have incurred operating losses since our inception and have an accumulated deficit as a result of ongoing efforts to develop and commercialize our faidr app and podcasting apps. As of December 31, 2023, and 2022 we had cash of $804,556 and $1,661,434, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Sources of liquidity We have incurred operating losses since our inception and have an accumulated deficit as a result of ongoing efforts to develop and commercialize our faidr and podcasting Apps. As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2,706,319.
Funding Requirements We historically have incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception and had an accumulated deficit of $80,543,330 and $71,735,834 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, we had cash of $804,556 and $1,661,434, respectively.
Funding Requirements We historically have incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception and had an accumulated deficit of $89,428,436 and $80,543,330 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had cash of $2,706,319 and $804,556, respectively.
In addition to commercial-free AM/FM, faidr includes podcasts – also with ads removed or easily skipped by listeners – as well as exclusive content, branded faidrRadio, which includes new artist discovery, curated music stations, and Music Casts. Music Casts are unique to faidr.
In addition to commercial-free AM/FM, faidr includes podcasts – also with ads removed or easily skipped by listeners – as well as exclusive content, which includes new artist discovery, curated music stations, and exclusive music podcasts that allow hosts to play full tracks within the episode.
The increase resulted primarily from an increase in professional fees, such as, accounting and legal expenses. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $849,198 or 85.6% to $1,840,837 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $991,639 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The increase resulted primarily from an increase in professional fees, such as, accounting and legal expenses. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $146,764 or 8.0% to $1,987,601 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1,840,837 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Direct Cost of Services Direct Cost of Services increased by $989 or 0.5% to $181,679 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $180,690 for the year ended December 31, 2022. This remained relatively flat due to ongoing cost of services to maintain the faidr app.
Direct Cost of Services Direct Cost of Services increased by $21,271 or 11.7% to $202,950 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $181,679 for the year ended December 31, 2023. This remained relatively flat due to ongoing cost of services to maintain the faidr app.
Investing Activities Cash flows used in investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, consisting primarily of capitalization of software development expenses of $1,029,157 and $1,927,298, respectively. 42 Financing Activities Cash flows generated in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $4,678,895 and related primarily to cash proceeds from the issuance of common shares of $4,016,523 and proceeds from related party debt of $750,000.
Cash flows generated in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $4,678,895 and related primarily to cash proceeds from the issuance of common shares of $4,016,523 and proceeds from related party debt of $750,000.
The faidr app represents the first-time consumers can combine the local content uniquely provided by AM/FM radio with commercial-free and personalized listening many consumers demand from digital-media consumption.
The app replaces these ad breaks in real time with streaming music similar in format and genre to the radio station being played. The faidr app represents the first-time consumers can combine the local content uniquely provided by AM/FM radio with commercial-free and personalized listening many consumers demand from digital-media consumption.
In connection with the New Note financing, we issued 26,000 common stock warrants to the accredited investor with a five-year term and a fixed $15.25 per share exercise price, from which 13,000 of these common stock warrants are exercisable immediately.
At maturity of the New Note, the accredited investor, or our lender, has the option to convert any original issue discount and accrued but unpaid interest into shares of our common stock at a fixed conversion price of $15.25 per share. 32 In connection with the New Note financing, we issued 26,000 common stock warrants to the accredited investor with a five-year term and a fixed $15.25 per share exercise price, from which 13,000 of these common stock warrants are exercisable immediately.
Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position, are described below. Accordingly, these are the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations.
Accordingly, these are the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations.
The increase is entirely related to the increased amortization of our faidr and podcasting Apps. Other expense, net Total other expenses increased by $1,158,102 to $1,331,128 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $173,026 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The increase is entirely related to the increased amortization of our faidr and podcasting Apps. Other expense, net Total other expenses decreased by $526,228 or (39.5%) from $1,331,128 for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $804,900 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
We received $2,000,000 of gross proceeds from the Prior Note financing. 40 On April 17, 2023, we entered into an additional Secured Bridge Note (“New Note”) financing with the same accredited investor from the Prior Note financing. We received $750,000 of gross proceeds from the New Note financing.
On April 17, 2023, we entered into an additional Secured Bridge Note (“New Note”) financing with the same accredited investor from the Prior Note financing. We received $750,000 of gross proceeds from the New Note financing. The New Note was issued with a principal amount of $825,000, 10% interest rate and a maturity date on July 31, 2023.
Research and development Research and development expenses increased by $126,138 or 19.3% to $781,017 for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $654,879 for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to a reduction in the level of capitalized software expenses.
Research and development Research and development expenses increased by $239,592 or 30.7% to $1,020,609 for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $781,017 for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to a reduction in the level of capitalized software expenses.
The increase is related to actual and imputed interest expense attributed to the Secured Bridge Notes issued during November of 2022 and April 2023. 39 Income taxes Since our inception in 2012, until the corporate conversion in February 2021, we were organized as a Colorado limited liability company for federal and state income tax purposes and treated as a partnership for U.S. income tax purposes.
Interest expense decreased by $172,512 due to the repayment of notes payable to related party in April 2024. Income taxes Since our inception in 2012, until the corporate conversion in February 2021, we were organized as a Colorado limited liability company for federal and state income tax purposes and treated as a partnership for U.S. income tax purposes.
Our ability to meet future liquidity needs will be driven by our operating performance and the extent of continued investment in our operations. Failure to generate sufficient revenues and related cash flows could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our liquidity needs and achieve our business objectives.
Failure to generate sufficient revenues and related cash flows could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our liquidity needs and achieve our business objectives.
A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets to its estimated realizable value, which is zero based on our operating history. Going Concern Our existing cash of $804,556 at December 31, 2023 will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into February 2024.
A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets to its estimated realizable value, which is zero based on our operating history. Going Concern Our existing cash was $2,706,319 at December 31, 2024.
We issued an aggregate of 78,489 common shares and received aggregate proceeds of approximately $1.12 million. 41 Replacement Equity Line with White Lion On November 6, 2023, we entered into a new Common Stock Purchase Agreement and a related registration rights agreement with White Lion.
Replacement Equity Line with White Lion On November 6, 2023, we entered into a new Common Stock Purchase Agreement and a related registration rights agreement with White Lion.
On April 17, 2023 and April 20, 2023, we closed on two sales of Common Stock under the White Lion Purchase Agreement.
On April 17, 2023 and April 20, 2023, we closed on two sales of Common Stock under the White Lion Purchase Agreement. We issued an aggregate of 78,489 common shares and received aggregate proceeds of approximately $1.12 million.
On November 21, 2023, we received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that we are not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market to maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued listing (the “Stockholders’ Equity Requirement”).
Nasdaq Deficiency Notices During 2022, 2023 and 2024, the Company received notices from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was not in compliance with (i) Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market to maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued listing or (ii) Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market to maintain a minimum of a $1.00 bid price for continued listing.
Effective on February 16, 2021, we became treated as a corporation for U.S. income tax purposes and thus became subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes and are be taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates. Among other things, we may begin to generate net operating losses at the corporate level.
Each member of our company was responsible for the tax liability, if any, related to its proportionate share of our taxable income. 31 Effective on February 16, 2021, we became treated as a corporation for U.S. income tax purposes and thus became subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes and are be taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates.
The full app launched on February 15, 2022, and included all major U.S. radio stations in the US. In February 2023, we added faidrRadio, our exclusive content offerings, to the app. Podcasts (standard) were added to the app for the iOS version before the end of Q1 2023 as planned and added to the Android app in May of 2023.
We launched an MVP version of faidr through several consumer trials in 2021 to measure consumer interest and engagement with the App. The full app launched on February 15, 2022, and included all major U.S. radio stations in the US. In February 2023, we added faidrRadio, our exclusive content offerings, to the app.
Since its inception, we have incurred significant operating losses. Since inception we have incurred significant operating losses. As of December 31, 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of $80,517,841. Our ability to generate product revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend heavily on the successful development and commercialization of one or more of our Apps.
Our ability to generate product revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend heavily on the successful development and commercialization of one or more of our Apps.
As such, we were not viewed as a taxpaying entity in any jurisdiction and do not require a provision for income taxes. Each member of our company was responsible for the tax liability, if any, related to its proportionate share of our taxable income.
As such, we were not viewed as a taxpaying entity in any jurisdiction and do not require a provision for income taxes.
The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 19.99% of the number of shares of the common stock outstanding immediately prior to the proposed issuance of shares of common stock.
The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 19.99% of the number of shares of the common stock outstanding immediately prior to the proposed issuance of shares of common stock. On April 9, 2024, we entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement with the Investor relating to the Bridge Notes.
As previously reported in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 28, 2023, we received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing.
On October 16, 2024, we received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that we were not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing. The bid price notice does not result in the immediate delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Further, in connection with the New Note financing, the parties agreed to make certain amendments to the Prior Note financing.
All terms of the Prior Note and New Note, such as interest rate and exercisable common stock warrants remained the same. Further, in connection with the New Note financing, the parties agreed to make certain amendments to the Prior Note financing.
Cash used in operating activities for both periods consisted of personnel-related expenditures, marketing and promotion costs, and public company administrative support costs such as legal and other professional support services. Cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $4,752,750, primarily resulting from our net loss of $6,897,446, partially offset by non-cash charges of $2,131,362.
The net loss was further impacted by a change in working capital of $188,258. Cash used in operating activities for both periods consisted of personnel-related expenditures, marketing and promotion costs, and public company administrative support costs such as legal and other professional support services.
We currently have an effective registration statement that registers for resale by White Lion up to 765,263 shares of common stock that we may issue to White Lion under the Equity Line Purchase Agreement. After White Lion has acquired shares under the Equity Line Purchase Agreement, it may sell all, some or none of those shares.
We currently have effective registration statements that registers for resale by White Lion up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock that we may issue to White Lion under the New Equity Line Purchase Agreement. As of March 5, no shares have been issued under this agreement.
The Company has based these estimates, however, on assumptions that may prove to be wrong. We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding.
We secured approximately $10.9 million in additional financing in 2024 and paid off $2.75 million of Secured Bridge Notes. We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding.
Sales to White Lion by us pursuant to the Equity Line Purchase Agreement may result in substantial dilution to the interests of other holders of our common stock. Cash Flow Analysis Our cash flows from operating activities have historically been significantly impacted by revenues received, our investment in sales and marketing to drive growth, and research and development expenses.
Cash Flow Analysis Our cash flows from operating activities have historically been significantly impacted by revenues received, our investment in sales and marketing to drive growth, and research and development expenses. Our ability to meet future liquidity needs will be driven by our operating performance and the extent of continued investment in our operations.
The Company has developed its AI platform on top of Google’s TensorFlow open-source library that is being “taught” to know the difference between all types of audio content on the radio.
The combination of AM/FM streaming and podcasting, with Auddia’s unique, AI technology-driven differentiators, addresses large (radio streamers) and rapidly growing (podcast listeners) audiences. We have developed our AI platform on top of Google’s TensorFlow open-source library that is being “taught” to know the difference between all types of audio content on the radio.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses, and related disclosures.
The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses, and related disclosures. On an ongoing basis, we continually evaluate our estimates and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances.
In connection with the new Common Stock Purchase Agreement, the parties agreed to terminate the previous Common Stock Purchase Agreement with White Lion. From February 15, 2024 through March 19, 2024, the Company has sold 1,340,000 shares to White Lion for total proceeds of $3,606,508.
In connection with the new Common Stock Purchase Agreement, the parties agreed to terminate the previous Common Stock Purchase Agreement with White Lion. Through December 31, 2024, we have sold 4,815,263 shares to White Lion for total proceeds of $8,176,048. This Common Stock Purchase Agreement expired on December 31, 2024.
Sales and marketing Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $577,586 or 34.5% to $1,096,106 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $1,673,692 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Sales and marketing Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $235,429 or 21.5% to $860,677 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1,096,106 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in sales and marketing expenses as of December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 was primarily attributed to reduced marketing promotion costs.
Capitalized costs are subject to an ongoing assessment of recoverability based on anticipated future revenues and changes in software technologies. Unamortized capitalized software development costs determined to be in excess of anticipated future net revenues are impaired and expensed during the period of such determination. Software development costs of $1,029,157 and $1,927,298 were capitalized in 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Capitalized costs are subject to an ongoing assessment of recoverability based on anticipated future revenues and changes in software technologies.
The New Note was issued with a principal amount of $825,000, 10% interest rate and a maturity date on July 31, 2023. The New Note is secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets.
The New Note is secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets.
Overview Auddia is a technology company headquartered in Boulder, CO that is reinventing how consumers engage with audio through the development of a proprietary AI platform for audio and innovative technologies for podcasts.
Overview Auddia (the “Company”) is an AI technology company headquartered in Boulder, CO that is reinventing how consumers engage with audio through the development of its faidr app, an industry-first audio platform, which utilizes proprietary AI technology to personalize and customize both radio and podcast listening experiences. 26 faidr allows users to listen to AM/FM radio stations without unwanted commercial breaks.
Our existing cash of $804,556 at December 31, 2023 will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into February 2024. The Company secured approximately $3.6 million in additional financing in February and March 2024.
We secured approximately $10.9 million in additional financing in 2024 and $0.6 million year-to-date through March 5, 2025, which enabled us to pay down $2.75 million in connection with the Secured Bridge Notes in 2024 and will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into the second quarter of 2025.
No other radio streaming app available today, including category leaders like TuneIn, iHeart, and Audacy, can compete with faidr’s full product offerings. 33 The Company launched an MVP version of faidr through several consumer trials in 2021 to measure consumer interest and engagement with the App.
We believe the faidr App represents a significant differentiated audio streaming product, the first to give audio streamers a more personalized middle ground between passive content like broadcast radio and fully on-demand content like Spotify. No other audio streaming app available today, including category leaders like TuneIn, iHeart, and Audacy, can compete with faidr’s full product offerings.
On an ongoing basis, we continually evaluate our estimates and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results may materially differ from these estimates made by management under different assumptions and conditions.
Actual amounts and results may materially differ from these estimates made by management under different assumptions and conditions. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position, are described below.
We intend to consider all options to regain and maintain compliance with all Nasdaq continued listing requirements. 36 Reverse Share Split The Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State in Delaware which became effective as of 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on February 26, 2024.
If at any time during this 180 calendar day period the bid price of our common stock closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, the Nasdaq staff will provide us with a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed. 28 2024 Reverse Share Split The Company filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State in Delaware which became effective as of 5:00 P.M.
Our cash is comprised primarily of demand deposit accounts and money market funds. The Company secured approximately $3.6 million in additional financing in February and March 2024.
Our cash is comprised primarily of demand deposit accounts and money market funds. We secured $10.9 million of additional financing in 2024, which enabled us to pay down $2.75 million in connection with the Secured Bridge Notes and will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into the second quarter of 2025.
Cash flows provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 of $2,000,000 was associated with the proceeds from the secured bridge note financing in November 2022.
Financing Activities Cash flows generated in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $7,999,251 and related primarily to cash proceeds from the issuance of preferred and common shares of $10,959,602 and repayment of notes payable of $2,750,000.
Amortization expense of capitalized software development costs were $1,815,447 and $956,144 for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively and are included in depreciation and amortization expense. Equity-based compensation Certain of our employees and consultants have received grants of common shares in our company.
Unamortized capitalized software development costs determined to be in excess of anticipated future net revenues are impaired and expensed during the period of such determination. 36 Equity-based compensation Certain of our employees and consultants have received grants of common shares in our company. These awards are accounted for in accordance with guidance prescribed for accounting for equity-based compensation.
Louis Federal Reserve Bank with a term equal to the expected life of the option. The expected life of the option was estimated based on a mid-point method calculation. Prior to our IPO in February 2021, we were a private company with no active public market for our common equity.
The expected life of the option was estimated based on a mid-point method calculation.
The faidr App is intended to be downloaded by consumers who will pay a subscription fee in order to listen to any streaming AM/FM radio station and podcasts, all with commercial interruptions removed from the listening experience, in addition to the faidrRadio exclusive content offerings.
The faidr app is intended to be downloaded by consumers who are willing to pay for a customizable, commercial-free listening experience. Our advanced features allow subscribers to skip any content heard on the station and request audio content on-demand.
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Auddia is leveraging these technologies within its industry-first audio Superapp, faidr (previously known as the Auddia App). faidr gives consumers the opportunity to listen to any AM/FM radio station with commercial breaks replaced with personalized audio content, including popular and new music, news, and weather.
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Podcasts were added to the app for the iOS version before the end of Q1 2023 as planned and added to the Android app in May of 2023.
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Hosts and DJs can combine on-demand talk segments with dynamic music streaming, which allows users to hear podcasts with full music track plays embedded in the episodes.
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Since the addition of podcasts, exclusive content, and continued enhancement of its ad-free accuracy and functionality, the faidr app now boast a strong 30-day retention rate of above 20% and is in the beginning phases of rolling out subscription products to users. The faidr mobile App is available today through the iOS and Android App stores.
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Auddia has also developed a differentiated podcasting capability with ad-skipping features and also provides a unique suite of tools that helps podcasters create additional digital content for their podcast episodes as well as plan their episodes, build their brand, and monetize their content with new content distribution channels.
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In addition, we sold common shares during 2023 and 2024 pursuant to our equity line facility. Since our inception, we have incurred significant operating losses. As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $89,428,436.
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This podcasting feature also gives users the ability to go deeper into the stories through supplemental, digital content, and eventually comment and contribute their own content to episode feeds. The combination of AM/FM streaming and podcasting, with Auddia’s unique, technology-driven differentiators, addresses large and rapidly growing audiences.
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On May 24, 2024, we received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that we had regained compliance with the equity requirement in Listing rule 5550(b) (1) (the Equity Rule”.) We will be subject to a Mandatory Panel Monitor for a period of one year from the date of the letter in accordance with application of Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(B).
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The Company is leveraging this technology platform within its premium AM/FM radio listening experience through the faidr App.
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The bid price notice indicated that we have 180 calendar days (or until April 14, 2025) in which to regain compliance.
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Advanced features will allow consumers to skip any content heard on the station and request request audio content on-demand. We believe the faidr App represents a significant differentiated audio streaming product, or Superapp, that will be the first to come to market since the emergence of popular streaming music apps such as Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc.
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We secured $10.9 million of additional financing in 2024, which enabled us to pay down $2.75 million in connection with the Secured Bridge Notes and will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into the second quarter of 2025. The Company has based these estimates, however, on assumptions that may prove to be wrong.
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We believe that the most significant point of differentiation is that in addition to ad-free AM/FM streaming and ad-free podcasts, the faidr App is intended to deliver non-music content that includes local sports, news, weather, traffic and the discovery of new music alongside exclusive programming.
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We agreed to pay $2.75 million in cash to the Investor in repayment of the principal of the Bridge Notes (exclusive of the $275,000 of original issue discount on the Bridge Notes) shortly after the closing of one or more equity financings with total gross proceeds to us of not less than $6,000,000.
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Podcast functionality will continue to be enhanced through 2024, including the deployment of the Company’s ad-reduction technology. The Company also developed a testbed differentiated podcasting capability called Vodacast, which leveraged technologies and proven product concepts to differentiate its podcasts offering from other competitors in the radio-streaming product category.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk — interest-rate, FX, commodity exposure

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Biggest changeItem 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Interest rate sensitivity We had cash and cash equivalents totaling $804,556 as of December 31, 2023. These amounts are invested primarily in demand deposit accounts and money market funds.
Biggest changeItem 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Interest rate sensitivity We had cash and cash equivalents totaling $2,706,319 as of December 31, 2024. These amounts are invested primarily in demand deposit accounts and money market funds.
Due in part to these factors, our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates, or we may suffer losses in principal if we are forced to sell securities that decline in market value due to changes in interest rates.
Due in part to these factors, our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates, or we may suffer losses in principal if we are forced to sell securities that decline in market value due to changes in interest rates. 37

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