Foundora Avenue™

A podcast about founders who develop products or services tailored to the media/entertainment industry, sharing their experiences running a startup and how aspiring M&E founders can survive the challenges of startup life. Plus, discuss with business experts about ongoing news and trends in the startup world.Startups, Entrepreneurship, Entertainment

Foundora Avenue™ is a business podcast hosted by Travon Toussiant, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Travon Toussiant hosts Foundora Avenue™, a business show with 7 episodes published.

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  He Bet on Hotels. And WON | Barry Sternlicht

  Aug 14, 20265 min

  From a poor kid to owning $130 billion dollars under asset management, Sternlicht is one of the successful businessmen in commercial real estate finance. This documentary reveals the story of Barry Sternlicht, co-founder/CEO of Starwood Capital Group and founder of Starwood Hotels. Major keypointers presented are Sternlicht's childhood, early career obstacles, rising success, and major takeaway. Sources Disclaimer : Some scenes, voices, and images in this documentary are AI generated for immersive purposes.

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  Chicago’s First Black Owned-Motel | Roberts Motel

  Aug 7, 20263 min

  Herman Roberts in the 1960s created an empire for black Chicagoans and entertainers to have leisure. Plus, giving black entertainers a place to stay. Key points revealed in this documentary are Robert's childhood, entrepreneurial spirit, success, failure, and legacy. Sources Disclaimer : Some scenes, voices, and images in this documentary are AI generated for immersive purposes..

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  How to Adapt Your Entertainment Business During Uncertain Times | Nintendo's Success Story

  Dec 5, 20254 minS0

  <p>Running an entertainment business means navigating unexpected challenges and constant industry changes. In this episode, discover how to keep your media company thriving by learning from one of the greatest adaptive intrapreneurs in entertainment history. 🎮 What You'll Learn:</p>How Hiroshi Yamauchi transformed Nintendo from a playing card company into a global video game empireWhy adaptability is the #1 skill every media entrepreneur needsMajor skills to become an adaptable entrepreneur <p>Whether you're an aspiring media entrepreneur, content creator, or entertainment industry professional, this episode reveals proven business strategies that helped Nintendo survive and dominate for decades.</p><p>Connect wit...

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  Why Entertainment Founders Need Creative + Business Skills to Succeed?

  Nov 10, 20257 minS0

  <p>Think the entertainment industry is just artsy? Think again. There's a business side to it that doesn't get talked about enough. I discuss the reasons why having both creative expression and business skillsets is a must when starting your entertainment startup in this industry. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Foundora Avenue on:</p><p>⁠Instagram⁠</p><p>⁠LinkedIn⁠</p><p>⁠My Blog⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: None of this is finance, legal, or business advice as this is for educational purposes only. Always speak with a consultant, lawyer, etcetera of your particular needs.</p>

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  How AI Agents Can Benefit Entertainment Startups?

  Oct 31, 202542 minS0

  <p>Most entertainment startups are using AI wrong and it's costing them growth. Chris Broyles, Founder/CEO of B Degree Creative & Communications, breaks down what AI agents actually are and how media entrepreneurs can deploy them without a technical team or massive budget. If you're building in entertainment and haven't explored AI agents yet, this episode will change how you think about scaling your startup.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Key Points You’ll Learn:</p><p>How AI agents can save entertainment startups hours/weeks on repetitive tasks </p><p>Real examples: AI agents handling research, coordination, operations, et...

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