Here's a summarised narrated version of a talk I gave to an entertainment company in NYC on the importance of storytelling in our life, work ,and culture more broadly. On the day itself we got into a bunch of other topics, from how to communicate stories on someone else's behalf, which other type of story … Continue reading Tall Stories – the importance of storytelling
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This summer I’ve been working with Hyper Island as part of the program team running the AMP NYC accelerator for media & entertainment entrepreneurs in the city. It’s been a fun ride, designing and delivering a unique curriculum for a diverse group of 22 founders growing businesses ranging from music PR agencies to documentary filmmaking, 3D … Continue reading Jiu Jitsu, Influence, and Persuasion for creative businesses
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon in early March and we were on the open road, driving south down California's 1 highway. My wife and I were out on the west coast taking our first vacation after spending the previous 6 months getting up and running in our new lives in New York City. That … Continue reading The California chef’s foundations
A few weeks ago my friend Michelle featured me in her weekly newsletter that goes out to a community of execs in the music and entertainment industry. My piece in the newsletter was very simple as she asked me to give her just 3 things; The reason why I started 10 things I believe A … Continue reading Origins, Beliefs and Declarations
Three years ago I made a fairly unorthodox career transition; moving from booking bands and DJs to building learning and education programs (amongst a couple of other things). Those who know me are probably aware I like to look at seemingly disparate disciplines and explore the connections between them. I like it so much I … Continue reading Why teachers are the new DJs
Today’s episode is the last in this first season of Tickets. We’ll be taking a break for the summer before returning in September. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard so far, please take a moment to leave a rating or review via your podcasting service of choice, or just tell a friend - we’d really … Continue reading Tickets Podcast: Scaling human connection through music with James Beshara (Head of Music, Airbnb)
What do you get if you combine circus performance, immersive theatre, and electronic music? The answer is El row, a global events brand based in Barcelona. The party started at a venue in the city in 2010, but this business goes back to the mid 19th century, staying in the same family for nearly 150 … Continue reading Tickets Podcast: Building a global electronic music brand with Elrow’s Victor de la Serna
