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.
Little details matter. Perception is so critical, especially in a competitive industry. Every detail counts in your email, tone of voice, website, pitch and sales materials. Jonathan is the president…
Pace yourself. When you start to have success it’s easy to get carried away with it. Take your time and move carefully. Rostrum Records founder and president Benjy Grinberg maintains…
Meet Benjy Grinberg – Founder & President of Rostrum Records
You take your creation to the world, learn from market reaction, fix what’s wrong and repeat the process. Jay Arora (a.k.a Misterhattan) is an Independent Filmmaker and Social Media Influencer….
Meet Jay Arora – Independent Filmmaker & Social Media Influencer
Be the first one in, in the morning, and the last one out at night. Stay busy, excited and engaged. Norman Pattiz is Founder and Executive Chairman of PodcastOne. An…
Persistence and hard work are the most important pillars to living a happy and successful life. Marc and Michelle Collopy are passionate about providing a fun, safe place for families…
I get new ideas by reading and paying considerable attention to issues around the community. Mikael Marczak is an acclaimed writer, director and a cinematographer based in Los Angeles,…
I think being diligent in your focus to always listen to your clients to exceed their expectations. James Knight is AMD’s Virtual Production Director based in Los Angeles, CA. In…
Because my responsibilities vary so much from day to day, the only constant I can count on is my daily musical practice, which I prefer to do over several hours…
Income is not guaranteed as an entrepreneur. No 1st and 15th for us. Overcoming several 6-month income droughts – and not letting on that there is peril – is…
Don’t stop improving upon everything you do. The world is moving faster than ever, and you have to stay ahead of the game or at least current with your industry….
Productivity to me is less tied to short-term output than it is to long tail success. Scott Fisher, Partner/Founder, is an experienced talent manager with a fresh approach on managing…
First rule of success is sleep is optional most days. I’m competing with Vegas on a daily basis, and they never sleep, so neither can I. A Mathematics student from…