In this episode, Nandini and Karthik interview David Steinberg, an accomplished screenwriter, about his career journey and the challenges of breaking into the entertainment industry. They discuss the importance of hard work, the lack of a defined path to success in Hollywood, and the role of networking in building relationships. David emphasizes the need for a compelling story and unique characters in screenwriting, as well as an understanding of the production process. He also explains the differences between network television and streaming models in terms of production timelines and audience feedback. In this conversation, David H. Steinberg discusses the challenges of the streaming industry and the unpredictability of show success. He highlights the importance of immediate feedback and word-of-mouth in determining a show's fate. Steinberg also shares insights into the dynamics of the Hollywood industry, where success is often attributed to creative individuals but failure is rarely blamed on anyone specific. He emphasizes the need for writers to unlearn the concept of tracking time and focus on pursuing ideas and characters they find interesting. Steinberg also provides resources for aspiring screenwriters, including film schools and the supportive screenwriting community on Twitter.

Takeaways -

- Hard work and respect for manual labor are valuable qualities in any profession.

- There is no defined path to success in the entertainment industry, and breaking in requires a combination of talent, luck, and networking.

- Writing a compelling story with unique characters is essential in screenwriting.

- Understanding the production process and collaborating with other professionals can enhance the quality of a screenplay.

- Network television allows for course correction based on audience feedback, while streaming models do not. The streaming industry poses challenges for shows to gain long-term attention and water cooler conversations due to the constant release of new content.

- Immediate feedback and word-of-mouth play a crucial role in determining a show's success or cancellation.

- In the Hollywood industry, success is often attributed to creative individuals, while failure is rarely blamed on anyone specific.

- Writers should focus on pursuing ideas and characters they find interesting, rather than trying to duplicate others' success or being results-oriented.

- There are various resources available for aspiring screenwriters, including film schools and the supportive screenwriting community on Twitter.

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In this EITF interview with Nandini and Charu, Richard discusses his career journey from banking to academia and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of knowing both the details and the big picture in your profession. He shares insights on pursuing an MBA and the value it brings to different career paths. Richard also highlights the common traits needed for success in business, academia, and entrepreneurship, including being aware of the broader context and having a passion for teaching. He advises PhD students to focus on research and publishing to increase their chances of getting a professorship. We talk about education vs experience, grade inflation in academia, the value of a degree, happiness in a career, and of course, success.

We cover a lot with Richard, seeing that he is an expert in 3 different fields, so don’t miss out on this one! If you'd like to learn more about Richard, visit richardsalsman.com, or reach out to him on LinkedIn! We'd be happy to facilitate an introduction as well!

Takeaways -

• Knowing both the details and the big picture is important for success in any profession.

• An MBA can be valuable for career transitions and management positions, but prior business experience is recommended.

• Success in business, academia, and entrepreneurship requires being aware of the broader context and having a passion for teaching.

• PhD students should focus on research and publishing to increase their chances of getting a professorship. In business, experience is more important than degrees, although degrees still signal something.

• Business people value practical experience over credentials.

• Academia places a high value on degrees.

• Grade inflation is a problem in academia, affecting the quality of students.

• The value of a degree depends on its relevance to the job being sought.

• Multiple jobs over time can indicate career building.

• Sequential job changes may suggest boredom or incompetence.

• Happiness and a sense of balance are key to success.

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In this conversation, Nandini and Karthik interview Tanmoy Mitra, a journalist and creative content editor at ET edge insights. They discuss topics such as starting a career in journalism, the changing landscape of journalism in the digital age, the importance of research and ethics in reporting, and the balance between being politically correct and reporting on change. They also touch on audience engagement and the challenges of finding a work-life balance in journalism. Tanmoy shares his insights on the profession and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and contribution to society as measures of success.

Takeaways -

- Starting a career in journalism can be challenging, but having a strong work ethic and a desire to learn are key to success.

- The digital age has brought about a new wave of independent journalists, who are able to reach a global audience more easily.

- Journalists must prioritize research and ensure they have credible sources to avoid spreading misinformation.

- Balancing being politically correct with reporting on change requires taking a middle path and presenting multiple perspectives.

- Audience engagement in journalism is driven by data, but gut feeling and positive mindset also play a role.

- Finding a work-life balance in journalism is important, and support from family and a positive ecosystem at work are crucial.

- Retirement is not a concept for journalists, as they continue to contribute and learn throughout their careers.

- Success in journalism is measured by the impact on others, recognition, and overall contribution to society.

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