Steven Lim used to work at Buzzfeed, cohosting the wildly popular show ‘Worth It.’ But a few years ago, he left to start his own digital studio, Watcher Entertainment, to take a chance on making content a little differently. Being a creator himself, Lim knew the struggle of writers, producers, and talent fighting to keep their own IP and earn what they’re wo ... Show More
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Risk, Reward, Repeat: Why Neon CEO Tom Quinn Bets Big on Bold Films
Neon couldn't burn any brighter than it is now. The film production and distribution company acquired the rights to six consecutive Palme d'Or winners at the Cannes Film Festival: Parasite (2019), Titane (2021), Triangle of Sadness (2022), Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Anora (2024), ... Show More
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Jul 15
How Joy Reid Bounced Back into her Second Act
For 11 years, Joy Reid was one of the most prominent journalists at MSNBC, spearheading three shows for the network, including The Reid Report, A.M. Joy, and The ReidOut. Her sharp commentary earned her top ratings, a loyal following, an Emmy nomination, and an NAACP Image Award. ... Show More
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Jun 10
Why Moby keeps giving music away for free
Moby’s prolific music career spans 35 years, most notably helping to bring electronic music to the mainstream—and perhaps less notably, but still importantly, giving so much of that music away for free. Amid consistently putting out albums, Moby launched Mobygratis in 2005, a pla ... Show More
53m 17s
Jul 2019
Talent Agents for the Digital Age with Steven Galanis
“I’ve always been an entrepreneur. I’ve always had a side hustle no matter what it was.” –Steven Galanis Steven Galanis’s career has spanned from options trader, to film producer, to now CEO and Co-Founder of Cameo, a platform where fans can book personalized video shout outs fro ... Show More
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Apr 2024
Dhar Mann Studios: Dhar Mann
Five years before he became a massively successful content creator, Dhar Mann was nearly broke and living in a studio apartment. It’s the kind of story he might tell in one of his videos: bite-sized, live-action morality tales that have earned 60 billion views across YouTube, Fac ... Show More
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Nov 2021
67. The power of perseverance as a creative freelancer, with Ben Tallon
Ben Tallon is an illustrator who has two decades of experience in the field with a hand-drawn style that's lively, loud and expressive. One that has done him proud across many disciplines from print, digital and animation to set design and large-scale media. So far, his clients i ... Show More
52m 34s
Jan 2023
444: How to Become a Full-Time YouTube Creator with Aaron DeBevoise of Spotter, Inc.
Aaron DeBevoise used to count YouTube views by hand. Now he’s helping creators like Mr. Beast, Dude Perfect, and Jordan Matter have the financial freedom to grow their businesses. After a disappointing start to his career in investment banking, DeBevoise launched the programming ... Show More
56m 20s
Aug 2021
Rapid Response: How Electronic Arts grows a metaverse, with CEO Andrew Wilson
Hollywood may build stars, but gaming is "the biggest, fastest-growing entertainment medium in the world," says CEO Andrew Wilson of Electronic Arts. That's why businesses from Netflix to Disney to Facebook are eyeing the space, along with creators and startups eager to tap into ... Show More
33m 35s