Brian Lee
Brian Lee is the CEO and Co-Founder of Label 428, a food creative and social media agency based in Toronto. Recently named a Canadian leader in Social Media and Content…
media
Media is in the middle of the biggest transformation in its history. Print is shrinking. Digital is expanding. Attention is fragmenting. And the founders in this section are building the companies trying to make sense of it all.
These interviews cover every corner of the media world. Digital publishing. Podcasting. Video production. News. Entertainment. Advertising. The business models that used to work, the ones that work now, and the ones that might work tomorrow. Nobody knows for sure, which makes every conversation here interesting.
The founders here are navigating real tension. How do you build a media company when the platforms control distribution? How do you monetize content when people expect everything for free? How do you maintain quality when the economics reward quantity? These aren’t easy questions, and the answers are different for everyone.
You’ll find insights on content strategy, audience building, advertising models, subscription revenue, and the challenge of creating media that matters in a world that’s overflowing with content. If you’re building in media, working in media, or just consuming media and wondering how any of it makes money, these conversations are illuminating.
Hilary Young
Don’t be afraid to change your career later in life—there’s immense value in loving what you do and feeling excited about your work. Hilary is a storyteller. She began…
Isobel Burns
Do what you love is a cheesy line, but it makes the difference between a business you run and a job you do. Be true to your gut – it…
Shelby Ring
Live as big and bold as you possibly can. Strike up conversations with strangers as much as possible, and if it scares you— definitely keep going. Take your time and…
Briana Marie
Never sacrifice yourself self-care for the sake of entrepreneurship Briana Marie is the founder of Tanzek Media, a content marketing agency that helps small to mid-sized businesses meet their…
Jacob Baadsgaard
You don’t have to keep everyone happy, do what feels right and surrender the outcomes. Be more patient to identify better prospective clients and employees before pulling the trigger. …
Miloje Sekulić
Work is done with people. If we have good relations with them, whether they are partners, employees, stakeholders or clients, they inspire us, they support us, and interaction with them…
Givanne Nelson
Believe in yourself at all times. Going through the entrepreneurial journey, your resolve gets tested a lot. The stronger your belief in your abilities, the more you are able to…
Samanah Duran
Having self awareness as an entrepreneur plays a pivotal role in the success you want to achieve. Samanah Duran is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur most recently named…
Neal Pecchenino
Forget you’re competing and just focus on delivering the best possible product and service – faster and better than anyone else. Neal Pecchenino is founder and chief executive officer…
Alan Trefler
Be patient. It takes time and persistence to build something of value that’s sustainable over time. Visionary leader, technology change-agent, innovative philanthropist, and trusted adviser to global business executives….
Kavita Channe
If people aren’t laughing at your dreams then you’re not dreaming big enough. Kavita Channe is a sports and entertainment TV host and producer, TV personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist and…