Growth Capital Podcast

The Founder’s Second Act: From Software Exits to a Bold Media Bet with Jason Kiesel

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🎬 Growth Capital Podcast — Episode 74 🎬

What happens after a successful exit?

For many founders, it’s not retirement—it’s reinvention.

In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Jason Kiesel, Co-founder & CEO of Packed House Pictures, to explore what comes after building, scaling, and exiting a company—twice.

Jason shares how he went from GovTech entrepreneur to media founder, why he’s betting on vertical storytelling, and how new content formats are reshaping the economics of entertainment.

This is a conversation about second acts, emerging markets, and what it really means to build again from scratch.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why founders struggle more with idle time than failure
  • The rise of vertical micro-content and its billion-dollar potential
  • How indie creators are being underserved by traditional distribution
  • Why platform models scale faster than project-based businesses
  • How AI is transforming production, hiring, and creative workflows

    • 🌐 Connect with Jason:

    Website: https://linktr.ee/jasonkiesel
    Email: [email protected]

    🚀 Whether you're a founder post-exit, an investor tracking new markets, or an operator thinking about your next move—this episode delivers real insight.

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    What would your “second act” look like?

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