New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Ryan Tedder has spent years creating some of the biggest pop songs of his generation. As the frontman of OneRepublic, he is known for hits such as Counting Stars and Apologize. As a songwriter and producer, he has also worked with major artists, including Beyonce, Adele and Taylor Swift. But his ambitions extend well beyond music.

Tedder has built a business portfolio spanning commercial real estate, music publishing, consumer brands, and investments. His approach is based on a simple idea: while a hit song can generate millions, success in the music industry is never guaranteed. Building businesses outside entertainment offers another way to generate income over the long term.

A report by The Real Deal placed his ...