The Context Podcast

The Context Podcast

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The Context Podcast episodes

  • Jon Skgomo: Interview with Jukin Media’s CEO & founder

    In this episode of Context TV, Ashkan Karbasrooshan, founder and CEO of WatchMojo, interviews Jonathan Skgomo, who has found a way to monetize user generated content online. Skgomo is the CEO of Junkin Media and is known for Fail Army. In this interview he discusses the importance of user generated content and what leading an entertainment company is like. Watch for more!



    As we did with the individual interviews we conducted at SALT Conference, we will be using some of these Vidcon convos for our second documentary on how YouTube created a whole ecosystem of entrepreneurs out of a creative class that would have otherwise probably not veered down the entrepreneurial path.



    Let us know in the comments and let us know what ideas and topics you'd like to discuss next?: https://watchmojo.com/context/suggest.




    28 min
  • Shira Lazar: Interview with What’s Trending’s Host & Founder

    Shira Lazaar is a Canadian television personality who pursued her dreams to L.A: She has worked for CBS, MSN and the Ellen show: as both an on-air talent and entrepreneur, we discuss her ups and downs in traditional and new media in this interview.



    As we did with the individual interviews we conducted at SALT Conference, we will be using some of these Vidcon convos for our second documentary on how YouTube created a whole ecosystem of entrepreneurs out of a creative class that would have otherwise probably not veered down the entrepreneurial path.



    Let us know in the comments and let us know what ideas and topics you'd like to discuss next?: https://watchmojo.com/context/suggest.




    30 min
  • Matt Gielen: Interview with YouTube anthropologist & Little Monster Media founder

    WatchMojo Founder, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, attended Vidcon, the biggest video conference of all time, in Los Angeles this year. In this video, watch as he interviews Matt Gielen. Matt Gielen started his Web Digital career at Driver Digital and then launched his own consulting firm Little Monsters. In this interview, he discusses his career, fair use and content claims. Watch for more!
    What do you think? Let us know in the comments and let us know what ideas and topics you'd like to discuss next?: https://watchmojo.com/context/suggest.
    44 min
  • Vidcon Celebrates 10 Years: Our Next Documentary

    Founded by Hank & John Green in 2010, Vidcon launched as a conference for Youtubers. Today, it is the Mecca for all things in digital video. This year, we recorded the conversations we had with industry players to discuss the growth of YouTube. We will be releasing a series of Q&As on YouTube’s role in ushering a wave of entrepreneurs. We hope you enjoy this series of interviews featuring Matt Gielen, Shira Lazaar, Barry Blumberg, John Skogmo, Barry Blumberg, Warren Cohen and Renee Teeley!
    44 min
  • Answering YOUR questions (Q&A)

    WATCH NEXT : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kEZVGw4na0
    This year, WatchMojo Founder and CEO Ashkan Karbasfrooshan gave a speech at Collision, one of North America’s biggest tech conferences, in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode of Context is King, he answers viewers’ questions and offers them entrepreneurial advice! Watch for more.
    What do you think? Let us know in the comments and let us know what ideas and topics you'd like to discuss next? : https://watchmojo.com/context/suggest.




    15 min
  • Is the Client Always Right?

    Is the client always right? In this episode of Context is King, Ashkan Karsbasfrooshan, founder and CEO of WatchMojo argues that just because it is the employee’s job to make sure that the client is happy does not mean that the client knows best. Watch for more




    5 min
  • Why Growing a Business is Like Stepping on a Doctor’s Scale

    Growing a business is like stepping on a doctor’s scale: it’s all about balance and equilibrium. In this episode of Context is King, CEO and Founder of WatchMojo, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan discusses why it is important not to overstretch yourself by raising funding or by over-investing as your company grows. He talks about the importance of finding equilibrium to correct your course. Watch for more!
    8 min
  • The Incredible Rise of Legalized Marijuana

    There is a potent case to be made for the budding industry of Marijuana for 2020. There has been a pretty big growth spike in the industry as of 2019 since more countries are legalizing the recreational use of weed. Watch this video to find out more about the industry’s progress and increasing consumer base. Who knows how high this industry could go?
    6 min
  • Are You Easily Replaceable?

    You are replaceable. Well, as an individual you are not replaceable but at work, there are many other competent candidates who could easily take your place. Last month, Trump infamously said to Liberal members of the Democratic party: “If you’re not happy here, then you can leave!”. In this episode of Context is King, Founder and CEO of WatchMojo, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, applies this quote to the world of business. By making yourself replaceable at work, you leave more room for growth and improvement for when you decide to change career paths or accept a new job offer. Watch for more!




    8 min

About The Context Podcast

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WatchMojo’s CEO and founder Ashkan Karbasfrooshan is joined by WatchMojo’s Rebecca Brayton to discuss the latest, biggest stories shaping the world of digital media.