The Business of Creativity https://businessofcreativity.com en The Business of Creativity series explores how creativity shapes iconic businesses, bold ideas, and cultural impact. Hosted by Sir John Hegarty, each episode features an iconic founder or creative leader, delving into how creativity has influenced their philosophy, product, brand, and way of working. From ideas and storytelling to design and innovation, creativity is the lens through which success is defined. In the age of AI, creativity is the true competitive advantage. This series celebrates the people who understand its power, and shows how creative thinking drives meaningful business success. Website businessofcreativity.com Instagram instagram.com/business.of.creativity Newsletter businessofcreativity.beehiiv.com https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a29670e4-59de-11f1-90a4-7764e3b4074c/image/f17e1dc0b2304e76a76af74547cd3d6c.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Business of Creativity https://businessofcreativity.com episodic Viral Tribe Entertainment The Business of Creativity series explores how creativity shapes iconic businesses, bold ideas, and cultural impact. Hosted by Sir John Hegarty, each episode features an iconic founder or creative leader, delving into how creativity has influenced their philosophy, product, brand, and way of working. From ideas and storytelling to design and innovation, creativity is the lens through which success is defined. In the age of AI, creativity is the true competitive advantage. This series celebrates the people who understand its power, and shows how creative thinking drives meaningful business success. Website businessofcreativity.com Instagram instagram.com/business.of.creativity Newsletter businessofcreativity.beehiiv.com The Business of Creativity series explores how creativity shapes iconic businesses, bold ideas, and cultural impact. Hosted by Sir John Hegarty, each episode features an iconic founder or creative leader, delving into how creativity has influenced their philosophy, product, brand, and way of working. From ideas and storytelling to design and innovation, creativity is the lens through which success is defined. In the age of AI, creativity is the true competitive advantage. This series celebrates the people who understand its power, and shows how creative thinking drives meaningful business success.


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]]> Viral Tribe Entertainment oli@viraltribe.co.uk Scaling with Taste and Humanity | Michelle Kennedy (Founder of Peanut) In this episode of The Business of Creativity, John sits down with Michelle Kennedy, the pioneering founder and CEO of Peanut. From her early days navigating late-night completions as a corporate M&A lawyer to helping shape massive social tech platforms like Badoo and Bumble, Michelle has spent her career understanding exactly where people find value. When she became a mother in 2013, she experienced firsthand the deep isolation and vulnerability that can come with a major life transition. Realising there was a massive gap in the market for an authentic network built specifically for women, she launched Peanut in 2017—a platform that has since connected millions of women globally across fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond. Tune in as Michelle and John discuss why starting a business is fundamentally a creative act, the shocking reality of venture capital funding for female-led businesses, the difference between being data-informed versus data-driven, and why old-school storytelling and intuition ("taste") beat pure tech algorithms every single time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment In this episode of The Business of Creativity, John sits down with Michelle Kennedy, the pioneering founder and CEO of Peanut. From her early days navigating late-night completions as a corporate M&A lawyer to helping shape massive social tech platforms like Badoo and Bumble, Michelle has spent her career understanding exactly where people find value. When she became a mother in 2013, she experienced firsthand the deep isolation and vulnerability that can come with a major life transition. Realising there was a massive gap in the market for an authentic network built specifically for women, she launched Peanut in 2017—a platform that has since connected millions of women globally across fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond. Tune in as Michelle and John discuss why starting a business is fundamentally a creative act, the shocking reality of venture capital funding for female-led businesses, the difference between being data-informed versus data-driven, and why old-school storytelling and intuition ("taste") beat pure tech algorithms every single time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of The Business of Creativity, John sits down with Michelle Kennedy, the pioneering founder and CEO of Peanut. From her early days navigating late-night completions as a corporate M&A lawyer to helping shape massive social tech platforms like Badoo and Bumble, Michelle has spent her career understanding exactly where people find value. When she became a mother in 2013, she experienced firsthand the deep isolation and vulnerability that can come with a major life transition. Realising there was a massive gap in the market for an authentic network built specifically for women, she launched Peanut in 2017—a platform that has since connected millions of women globally across fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond. Tune in as Michelle and John discuss why starting a business is fundamentally a creative act, the shocking reality of venture capital funding for female-led businesses, the difference between being data-informed versus data-driven, and why old-school storytelling and intuition ("taste") beat pure tech algorithms every single time.

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]]> 3014 Building a Global Brand with a "Nothing to Lose" Mentality | David Allemann (Co-Founder, On Running) What happens when you combine Swiss engineering, an ex-consultant, an advertising expert, and a garden hose? You get On, one of the fastest-growing sportswear companies on the planet. In this episode of The Business of Creativity, co-founder David Allemann pulls back the curtain on how a tiny Swiss startup disrupted global athletic giants to become a publicly listed powerhouse. David breaks down the exact frameworks they used to balance high-level creative design with brutal functionality, why traditional market research would have killed their iconic logo, and how they turned a standard athlete endorsement with Roger Federer into a massive co-entrepreneurial win. ABOUT THE SERIES The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history. Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries. Learn more about The Business of Creativity at: https://businessofcreativity.com 📩 New episodes weekly 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders 💬 Which insight from Sir James Dyson changed how you think about business and creativity? 📉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-buisness-of-creativity/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033o2BL6g2dR6P6gF7gzhQ?si=04550202418746ec --- 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 02:24 — The "Boy Group" Dynamic: How assembling co-founders with completely distinct, non-overlapping skill sets creates the perfect entrepreneurial alignment. 03:24 — The "Vis Tech" Framework: Why visible technology beats heavy marketing every single time, and how to make your innovation immediately scannable to the consumer. 06:26 — Deciding to Leap (The "What If" Mindset): How the co-founders used a mountain hike to flip their perspective from "what's the risk?" to a "nothing to lose" mentality. 12:50 — Stripping It Back to Basics: Navigating the creative tension between form, fashion, and functionality without letting decoration compromise your product's core integrity. 16:17 — Defeating the Consumer Committee: Why relying too heavily on traditional market research leads to a "bland leader" instead of a "brand leader"—and why leaning into your product's "weirdness" is your ultimate moat. 17:54 — Capitalising on Macro Timing: Launching out of a crisis (the post-financial crash era) and using industry stagnation to trigger massive, disruptive innovation. 19:52 — Flipping the Athlete Endorsement Model: The inside story of the Roger Federer partnership—turning a traditional, passive sponsorship into a genuine entrepreneurial investment. 21:30 — Scaling Globally Without Losing Your Soul: Inside the strategic decision to IPO, and why retaining majority voting control is crucial for playing the long game over hitting quarterly targets. 27:51 — The Cost of Delaying Category Expansion: David shares his biggest strategic regret—waiting too long to branch from footwear into apparel—and how category anchoring affects brand perception. #entrepreneurshipbusinessowner #BrandBuilding #MarketingDisruption #businessofcreativity #CreativeBusiness #OnRunning #businessofcreativity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:15:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment What happens when you combine Swiss engineering, an ex-consultant, an advertising expert, and a garden hose? You get On, one of the fastest-growing sportswear companies on the planet. In this episode of The Business of Creativity, co-founder David Allemann pulls back the curtain on how a tiny Swiss startup disrupted global athletic giants to become a publicly listed powerhouse. David breaks down the exact frameworks they used to balance high-level creative design with brutal functionality, why traditional market research would have killed their iconic logo, and how they turned a standard athlete endorsement with Roger Federer into a massive co-entrepreneurial win. ABOUT THE SERIES The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history. Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries. Learn more about The Business of Creativity at: https://businessofcreativity.com 📩 New episodes weekly 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders 💬 Which insight from Sir James Dyson changed how you think about business and creativity? 📉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-buisness-of-creativity/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033o2BL6g2dR6P6gF7gzhQ?si=04550202418746ec --- 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 02:24 — The "Boy Group" Dynamic: How assembling co-founders with completely distinct, non-overlapping skill sets creates the perfect entrepreneurial alignment. 03:24 — The "Vis Tech" Framework: Why visible technology beats heavy marketing every single time, and how to make your innovation immediately scannable to the consumer. 06:26 — Deciding to Leap (The "What If" Mindset): How the co-founders used a mountain hike to flip their perspective from "what's the risk?" to a "nothing to lose" mentality. 12:50 — Stripping It Back to Basics: Navigating the creative tension between form, fashion, and functionality without letting decoration compromise your product's core integrity. 16:17 — Defeating the Consumer Committee: Why relying too heavily on traditional market research leads to a "bland leader" instead of a "brand leader"—and why leaning into your product's "weirdness" is your ultimate moat. 17:54 — Capitalising on Macro Timing: Launching out of a crisis (the post-financial crash era) and using industry stagnation to trigger massive, disruptive innovation. 19:52 — Flipping the Athlete Endorsement Model: The inside story of the Roger Federer partnership—turning a traditional, passive sponsorship into a genuine entrepreneurial investment. 21:30 — Scaling Globally Without Losing Your Soul: Inside the strategic decision to IPO, and why retaining majority voting control is crucial for playing the long game over hitting quarterly targets. 27:51 — The Cost of Delaying Category Expansion: David shares his biggest strategic regret—waiting too long to branch from footwear into apparel—and how category anchoring affects brand perception. #entrepreneurshipbusinessowner #BrandBuilding #MarketingDisruption #businessofcreativity #CreativeBusiness #OnRunning #businessofcreativity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What happens when you combine Swiss engineering, an ex-consultant, an advertising expert, and a garden hose? You get On, one of the fastest-growing sportswear companies on the planet. In this episode of The Business of Creativity, co-founder David Allemann pulls back the curtain on how a tiny Swiss startup disrupted global athletic giants to become a publicly listed powerhouse. David breaks down the exact frameworks they used to balance high-level creative design with brutal functionality, why traditional market research would have killed their iconic logo, and how they turned a standard athlete endorsement with Roger Federer into a massive co-entrepreneurial win. ABOUT THE SERIES The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history. Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries. Learn more about The Business of Creativity at: https://businessofcreativity.com 📩 New episodes weekly 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders 💬 Which insight from Sir James Dyson changed how you think about business and creativity? 📉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-buisness-of-creativity/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033o2BL6g2dR6P6gF7gzhQ?si=04550202418746ec --- 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 02:24 — The "Boy Group" Dynamic: How assembling co-founders with completely distinct, non-overlapping skill sets creates the perfect entrepreneurial alignment. 03:24 — The "Vis Tech" Framework: Why visible technology beats heavy marketing every single time, and how to make your innovation immediately scannable to the consumer. 06:26 — Deciding to Leap (The "What If" Mindset): How the co-founders used a mountain hike to flip their perspective from "what's the risk?" to a "nothing to lose" mentality. 12:50 — Stripping It Back to Basics: Navigating the creative tension between form, fashion, and functionality without letting decoration compromise your product's core integrity. 16:17 — Defeating the Consumer Committee: Why relying too heavily on traditional market research leads to a "bland leader" instead of a "brand leader"—and why leaning into your product's "weirdness" is your ultimate moat. 17:54 — Capitalising on Macro Timing: Launching out of a crisis (the post-financial crash era) and using industry stagnation to trigger massive, disruptive innovation. 19:52 — Flipping the Athlete Endorsement Model: The inside story of the Roger Federer partnership—turning a traditional, passive sponsorship into a genuine entrepreneurial investment. 21:30 — Scaling Globally Without Losing Your Soul: Inside the strategic decision to IPO, and why retaining majority voting control is crucial for playing the long game over hitting quarterly targets. 27:51 — The Cost of Delaying Category Expansion: David shares his biggest strategic regret—waiting too long to branch from footwear into apparel—and how category anchoring affects brand perception. #entrepreneurshipbusinessowner #BrandBuilding #MarketingDisruption #businessofcreativity #CreativeBusiness #OnRunning #businessofcreativity

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]]> 2069 Building a Global Empire on Failure & Creativity | Sir James Dyson How many times are you willing to fail before you finally succeed? In this episode of The Business of Creativity Podcast, we sit down with one of the greatest inventors and entrepreneurs of our time: Sir James Dyson. Best known for revolutionising the vacuum cleaner and building a global technology empire, Sir James Dyson shares the brutal, brilliant, and often chaotic reality of the creative process. From making 5,127 failed prototypes of his first vacuum to managing a multi-billion dollar company, he opens up about why he values frustration over expertise, how to protect your creative vision, and the true business behind groundbreaking innovation. If you are an entrepreneur, creative, designer, or anyone trying to bring a new idea into the world, this masterclass in resilience is for you. ✨ Subscribe to the channel for more deep dives into the minds of top creative leaders! --- 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to Sir James Dyson 02:15 - The 5,127 Failures: Building the first Dyson 07:40 - Why "Expertise" can kill innovation 12:30 - Navigating the business side of creativity 18:15 - How Dyson protects its wildest ideas 25:00 - Sir James Dyson’s advice to the next generation --- #JamesDyson #BusinessOfCreativity #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DesignThinking #PodcastInterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:24:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment How many times are you willing to fail before you finally succeed? In this episode of The Business of Creativity Podcast, we sit down with one of the greatest inventors and entrepreneurs of our time: Sir James Dyson. Best known for revolutionising the vacuum cleaner and building a global technology empire, Sir James Dyson shares the brutal, brilliant, and often chaotic reality of the creative process. From making 5,127 failed prototypes of his first vacuum to managing a multi-billion dollar company, he opens up about why he values frustration over expertise, how to protect your creative vision, and the true business behind groundbreaking innovation. If you are an entrepreneur, creative, designer, or anyone trying to bring a new idea into the world, this masterclass in resilience is for you. ✨ Subscribe to the channel for more deep dives into the minds of top creative leaders! --- 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to Sir James Dyson 02:15 - The 5,127 Failures: Building the first Dyson 07:40 - Why "Expertise" can kill innovation 12:30 - Navigating the business side of creativity 18:15 - How Dyson protects its wildest ideas 25:00 - Sir James Dyson’s advice to the next generation --- #JamesDyson #BusinessOfCreativity #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DesignThinking #PodcastInterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices How many times are you willing to fail before you finally succeed?


In this episode of The Business of Creativity Podcast, we sit down with one of the greatest inventors and entrepreneurs of our time: Sir James Dyson.


Best known for revolutionising the vacuum cleaner and building a global technology empire, Sir James Dyson shares the brutal, brilliant, and often chaotic reality of the creative process. From making 5,127 failed prototypes of his first vacuum to managing a multi-billion dollar company, he opens up about why he values frustration over expertise, how to protect your creative vision, and the true business behind groundbreaking innovation.


If you are an entrepreneur, creative, designer, or anyone trying to bring a new idea into the world, this masterclass in resilience is for you.


✨ Subscribe to the channel for more deep dives into the minds of top creative leaders!


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🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Sir James Dyson

02:15 - The 5,127 Failures: Building the first Dyson

07:40 - Why "Expertise" can kill innovation

12:30 - Navigating the business side of creativity

18:15 - How Dyson protects its wildest ideas

25:00 - Sir James Dyson’s advice to the next generation


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#JamesDyson #BusinessOfCreativity #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DesignThinking #PodcastInterview

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]]> 2653 The Secret Behind Great Storytelling | Jane Rosenthal In this episode of The Business of Creativity, Sir John Hegarty sits down with Jane Rosenthal, Oscar and Emmy-nominated producer, co-founder of the Tribeca Festival, and the creative force behind films including Meet the Parents, The Irishman and Bohemian Rhapsody. Jane has spent decades bringing stories to life, but her most impactful project may not have been a film at all. In the aftermath of 9/11, she and Robert De Niro co-founded the Tribeca Festival to help rebuild lower Manhattan through culture, creativity and community. This conversation explores the power of storytelling to shape industries, cities and societies. Jane shares lessons from producing some of Hollywood's biggest films, why authenticity matters more than data, how great creative partnerships are built on trust, and why AI should be viewed as a collaborator rather than a threat. The discussion also dives into audience attention, mentorship, the future of entertainment, and why the most powerful stories are the ones that bring people together. ABOUT THE SERIES The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history. Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries. Learn more about The Business of Creativity at: https://businessofcreativity.com 📩 New episodes weekly 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders 💬 Which insight from Gary changed how you think about business, creativity or AI? #janerosenthal #storytelling #creativity #leadership #filmindustry #tribecafilmfestival #entrepreneurship #ai CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Storytelling 02:10 Growing Up Around Theatre & Creativity 03:37 Why Jane Chose Producing Over Acting 05:36 Her First Break in Entertainment 08:48 Lessons From Live Television & Sports 09:48 How Interesting Experiences Create Opportunity 11:06 Why Great Producers Follow Passion 13:06 Authenticity in the Age of Attention 15:19 How Jane Chooses Stories Worth Telling 16:50 AI, Technology & Creative Opportunity 19:02 Why AI Is Creating a New Creative Class 20:44 The Importance of Editing 22:46 Storytelling vs Audience Segmentation 24:18 Building a 35-Year Partnership with Robert De Niro 26:20 The Birth of Tribeca After 9/11 28:47 How Creativity Revitalised Lower Manhattan 29:54 Why Shared Experiences Matter 31:10 What Brands Can Learn From Entertainment 32:59 Why You Should Never Underestimate Your Audience 34:41 How Streaming Changed Storytelling 36:37 The Freedom of a Tight Brief 37:17 Why Constraints Create Better Ideas 37:47 Mentorship & Building Creative Communities 39:41 Optimism, Consolidation & The Future of Entertainment 46:00 Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment In this episode of The Business of Creativity, Sir John Hegarty sits down with Jane Rosenthal, Oscar and Emmy-nominated producer, co-founder of the Tribeca Festival, and the creative force behind films including Meet the Parents, The Irishman and Bohemian Rhapsody. Jane has spent decades bringing stories to life, but her most impactful project may not have been a film at all. In the aftermath of 9/11, she and Robert De Niro co-founded the Tribeca Festival to help rebuild lower Manhattan through culture, creativity and community. This conversation explores the power of storytelling to shape industries, cities and societies. Jane shares lessons from producing some of Hollywood's biggest films, why authenticity matters more than data, how great creative partnerships are built on trust, and why AI should be viewed as a collaborator rather than a threat. The discussion also dives into audience attention, mentorship, the future of entertainment, and why the most powerful stories are the ones that bring people together. ABOUT THE SERIES The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history. Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries. Learn more about The Business of Creativity at: https://businessofcreativity.com 📩 New episodes weekly 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders 💬 Which insight from Gary changed how you think about business, creativity or AI? #janerosenthal #storytelling #creativity #leadership #filmindustry #tribecafilmfestival #entrepreneurship #ai CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Storytelling 02:10 Growing Up Around Theatre & Creativity 03:37 Why Jane Chose Producing Over Acting 05:36 Her First Break in Entertainment 08:48 Lessons From Live Television & Sports 09:48 How Interesting Experiences Create Opportunity 11:06 Why Great Producers Follow Passion 13:06 Authenticity in the Age of Attention 15:19 How Jane Chooses Stories Worth Telling 16:50 AI, Technology & Creative Opportunity 19:02 Why AI Is Creating a New Creative Class 20:44 The Importance of Editing 22:46 Storytelling vs Audience Segmentation 24:18 Building a 35-Year Partnership with Robert De Niro 26:20 The Birth of Tribeca After 9/11 28:47 How Creativity Revitalised Lower Manhattan 29:54 Why Shared Experiences Matter 31:10 What Brands Can Learn From Entertainment 32:59 Why You Should Never Underestimate Your Audience 34:41 How Streaming Changed Storytelling 36:37 The Freedom of a Tight Brief 37:17 Why Constraints Create Better Ideas 37:47 Mentorship & Building Creative Communities 39:41 Optimism, Consolidation & The Future of Entertainment 46:00 Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of The Business of Creativity, Sir John Hegarty sits down with Jane Rosenthal, Oscar and Emmy-nominated producer, co-founder of the Tribeca Festival, and the creative force behind films including Meet the Parents, The Irishman and Bohemian Rhapsody.


Jane has spent decades bringing stories to life, but her most impactful project may not have been a film at all. In the aftermath of 9/11, she and Robert De Niro co-founded the Tribeca Festival to help rebuild lower Manhattan through culture, creativity and community.


This conversation explores the power of storytelling to shape industries, cities and societies. Jane shares lessons from producing some of Hollywood's biggest films, why authenticity matters more than data, how great creative partnerships are built on trust, and why AI should be viewed as a collaborator rather than a threat.


The discussion also dives into audience attention, mentorship, the future of entertainment, and why the most powerful stories are the ones that bring people together.


ABOUT THE SERIES

The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history.

Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries.


Learn more about The Business of Creativity at:

https://businessofcreativity.com


📩 New episodes weekly

👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders

💬 Which insight from Gary changed how you think about business, creativity or AI?


#janerosenthal #storytelling #creativity #leadership #filmindustry #tribecafilmfestival #entrepreneurship #ai


CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Storytelling

02:10 Growing Up Around Theatre & Creativity

03:37 Why Jane Chose Producing Over Acting

05:36 Her First Break in Entertainment

08:48 Lessons From Live Television & Sports

09:48 How Interesting Experiences Create Opportunity

11:06 Why Great Producers Follow Passion

13:06 Authenticity in the Age of Attention

15:19 How Jane Chooses Stories Worth Telling

16:50 AI, Technology & Creative Opportunity

19:02 Why AI Is Creating a New Creative Class

20:44 The Importance of Editing

22:46 Storytelling vs Audience Segmentation

24:18 Building a 35-Year Partnership with Robert De Niro

26:20 The Birth of Tribeca After 9/11

28:47 How Creativity Revitalised Lower Manhattan

29:54 Why Shared Experiences Matter

31:10 What Brands Can Learn From Entertainment

32:59 Why You Should Never Underestimate Your Audience

34:41 How Streaming Changed Storytelling

36:37 The Freedom of a Tight Brief

37:17 Why Constraints Create Better Ideas

37:47 Mentorship & Building Creative Communities

39:41 Optimism, Consolidation & The Future of Entertainment

46:00 Final Reflections

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]]> 2838 Why AI Won't Replace You (But Someone Using AI Might) | Gary Vaynerchuk In this episode of The Business of Creativity, Sir John Hegarty sits down with Gary Vaynerchuk entrepreneur, investor, CEO of VaynerX, and one of the most influential voices in modern marketing. From transforming his family's liquor store into one of America's first major e-commerce wine businesses to building a global agency network, Gary's career has been defined by one thing: seeing shifts in consumer behaviour before everyone else. This conversation explores the mindset behind disruption, why outsiders often have the greatest advantage, and how creativity becomes commercially valuable when paired with execution. Gary shares lessons from spotting the rise of social media, building communities instead of audiences, and why many companies still fail to truly understand their customers. The discussion also dives into AI, the future of creativity, the rise of analogue experiences, and why the people who thrive in the next decade won't be those who resist change — but those who learn to work alongside it. ABOUT THE SERIES The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history. Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries. Learn more about The Business of Creativity at: https://businessofcreativity.com 📩 New episodes weekly 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders 💬 Which insight from Gary changed how you think about business, creativity or AI? #garyvaynerchuk #garyvee #johnhegarty #marketing #entrepreneurship #ai #creativity #brandbuilding #innovation CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Gary Vaynerchuk's Creative Journey 01:47 From Liquor Store to Wine Pioneer 04:40 Creative Courage & Challenging Industry Norms 09:12 Seeing the Future of Social Media Early 12:27 Pattern Recognition & Spotting Paradigm Shifts 14:10 Building Movements, Not Just Brands 16:18 Why Most Companies Disrespect Their Customers 20:01 Dyson, Uber & The Value of Saving Time 24:38 How Gary Built VaynerMedia 29:00 Creativity, Execution & Opening Doors 30:33 Why Outsiders Have an Advantage 34:21 AI, Disruption & Reinventing Your Business 36:31 The Rise of Digital vs Analogue Experiences 38:07 Why Everyone Must Become a Maker 39:06 Creativity, Commercial Success & Execution 41:15 Optimism as a Creative Superpower 41:58 The Biggest Lie in Marketing 45:01 AI, Opportunity & The Future of Work 46:45 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment In this episode of The Business of Creativity, Sir John Hegarty sits down with Gary Vaynerchuk entrepreneur, investor, CEO of VaynerX, and one of the most influential voices in modern marketing. From transforming his family's liquor store into one of America's first major e-commerce wine businesses to building a global agency network, Gary's career has been defined by one thing: seeing shifts in consumer behaviour before everyone else. This conversation explores the mindset behind disruption, why outsiders often have the greatest advantage, and how creativity becomes commercially valuable when paired with execution. Gary shares lessons from spotting the rise of social media, building communities instead of audiences, and why many companies still fail to truly understand their customers. The discussion also dives into AI, the future of creativity, the rise of analogue experiences, and why the people who thrive in the next decade won't be those who resist change — but those who learn to work alongside it. ABOUT THE SERIES The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history. Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries. Learn more about The Business of Creativity at: https://businessofcreativity.com 📩 New episodes weekly 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders 💬 Which insight from Gary changed how you think about business, creativity or AI? #garyvaynerchuk #garyvee #johnhegarty #marketing #entrepreneurship #ai #creativity #brandbuilding #innovation CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Gary Vaynerchuk's Creative Journey 01:47 From Liquor Store to Wine Pioneer 04:40 Creative Courage & Challenging Industry Norms 09:12 Seeing the Future of Social Media Early 12:27 Pattern Recognition & Spotting Paradigm Shifts 14:10 Building Movements, Not Just Brands 16:18 Why Most Companies Disrespect Their Customers 20:01 Dyson, Uber & The Value of Saving Time 24:38 How Gary Built VaynerMedia 29:00 Creativity, Execution & Opening Doors 30:33 Why Outsiders Have an Advantage 34:21 AI, Disruption & Reinventing Your Business 36:31 The Rise of Digital vs Analogue Experiences 38:07 Why Everyone Must Become a Maker 39:06 Creativity, Commercial Success & Execution 41:15 Optimism as a Creative Superpower 41:58 The Biggest Lie in Marketing 45:01 AI, Opportunity & The Future of Work 46:45 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of The Business of Creativity, Sir John Hegarty sits down with Gary Vaynerchuk entrepreneur, investor, CEO of VaynerX, and one of the most influential voices in modern marketing.

From transforming his family's liquor store into one of America's first major e-commerce wine businesses to building a global agency network, Gary's career has been defined by one thing: seeing shifts in consumer behaviour before everyone else.

This conversation explores the mindset behind disruption, why outsiders often have the greatest advantage, and how creativity becomes commercially valuable when paired with execution. Gary shares lessons from spotting the rise of social media, building communities instead of audiences, and why many companies still fail to truly understand their customers.

The discussion also dives into AI, the future of creativity, the rise of analogue experiences, and why the people who thrive in the next decade won't be those who resist change — but those who learn to work alongside it.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Business of Creativity is hosted by Sir John Hegarty, one of the most awarded creative minds in advertising history.

Each episode brings together founders, entrepreneurs and creative leaders who have used creativity to build category-defining businesses and reshape industries.

Learn more about The Business of Creativity at:

https://businessofcreativity.com

📩 New episodes weekly

👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world's most creative business leaders

💬 Which insight from Gary changed how you think about business, creativity or AI?

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: Gary Vaynerchuk's Creative Journey

01:47 From Liquor Store to Wine Pioneer

04:40 Creative Courage & Challenging Industry Norms

09:12 Seeing the Future of Social Media Early

12:27 Pattern Recognition & Spotting Paradigm Shifts

14:10 Building Movements, Not Just Brands

16:18 Why Most Companies Disrespect Their Customers

20:01 Dyson, Uber & The Value of Saving Time

24:38 How Gary Built VaynerMedia

29:00 Creativity, Execution & Opening Doors

30:33 Why Outsiders Have an Advantage

34:21 AI, Disruption & Reinventing Your Business

36:31 The Rise of Digital vs Analogue Experiences

38:07 Why Everyone Must Become a Maker

39:06 Creativity, Commercial Success & Execution

41:15 Optimism as a Creative Superpower

41:58 The Biggest Lie in Marketing

45:01 AI, Opportunity & The Future of Work

46:45 Final Thoughts

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