Lindsay Guion
Learn when to execute an idea and when to incubate it till maturity. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Founder, CEO and Global Chairman of…
entertainment
Entertainment is the business of capturing attention and holding it. The founders in this section do that in every medium imaginable. Film. Music. Gaming. Live events. Streaming. Comedy. The companies that make the things people do when they’re not working. Or when they’re supposed to be working.
These interviews cover the full entertainment spectrum. Content creation. Production. Distribution. Ticketing. Fan engagement. The technology that powers it all and the creative minds that dream it up. Entertainment sits at the intersection of art and commerce, and that tension makes every conversation here interesting.
The founders here are candid about the challenges. Content saturation. Piracy. Platform dependency. The economics of attention in a world where everyone has unlimited options and limited time. Building in entertainment means competing with literally everything else someone could be doing. No pressure.
You’ll find insights on content strategy, audience building, monetization models, and the creative process behind the things people love. Whether you’re building an entertainment company, working in the industry, or just curious about how your favorite content gets made, these interviews are worth the time.
Michael Coleman
Look at the common habits of other successful people and imbed them in your own routine. Michael Coleman is an award-winning writer and actor with an extensive career in…
Jake Olson
It is really important to know your own network and how they can provide value to you. Jake Olson is the co-founder and president of Engage. Jake has a…
Milena Regos
Being yourself and being in the present moment is more important than constantly hustling to be someone else or trying to accomplish something that may not be what you really…
Corrie Wiedmann
Do lots of customer discovery and continue to get feedback. Negative feedback is how you learn. Corrie is a mom, educator and entrepreneur. She has a degree in elementary…
Charles Vaughn
Charles Vaughn is the President and Founder of LeSin Vodka. LeSin Vodka is an ultra-premium vodka made in France. The brand came to life as a reflection of his lifestyle….
Bernard Sury
The sooner you’ll start to build a great, diversified network of interesting and powerful people, the better it will be for your business. You’ll be surprised how willing people are…
Erroll Angara
Build smart strategic partners to help drive your mission. Share space and wealth with people who share your brand DNA; your global impact will be that much stronger. Erroll…
Justin Angle
Your goal should be to put yourself out of business. Justin Angle is a teacher, scholar, story-teller, athlete, husband and father. He’s executed $100 million bond trades, run 100-mile…
Bankrupt
I pay attention to the details and believe in the process. I am a big believer in never taking shortcuts. “Art by Bankrupt” is a contemporary mixed-media artist originally…
Sarah Henley
With everything I do, I think about what worked and what could have been better and make sure I implement the feedback next time. This leads to continual improvement. …
David Moritz
Have the confidence to require customers to do things your way, when you can prove that it is the right way. Entrepreneur David Moritz is the founder and CEO of…