RealmIQ: SESSIONS is the podcast where we dive deep into the world of generative AI, cutting-edge news and it's impact on society and business culture. Listen in on conversations with leading AI Experts from around the world. Our relationship with technology has undergone a captivating transformation. Machines have transcended the role of mere aides; they are now instrumental in fundamentally reshaping our cognitive processes. In this context, AI evolves beyond an intellectual collaborator; ...
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Industry leaders get real on the business of running a thriving agency, design studio, sounds studio or production company. Hosted by RevThink. © 2015–2025. All Rights Reserved.
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Always Relevant, Never Predictable | Curt Doty
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Curt Doty propelled two entertainment marketing agencies to 8 figure growth and worked with over 50 Fortune 500 companies, Curt has a proven track record. A former NBC Universal creative executive, Curt is an award-winning brander and marketer. His sweet spot of innovation has been uniting the worlds of design, content and technology. His legacy li…
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The Golden Age of Television with Lee Hunt
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Lee Hunt is a strategist and industry thought leader for media companies across the globe. His success in launching and positioning entertainment brands, in addition to his groundbreaking work in audience management and competitive analysis, have set many of the standards for our industry. Lee began his career on the client side in the 1980s, launc…
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Send us a text This Realm IQ Sessions episode features Chris Li, a serial entrepreneur and educator, discussing mental health innovation for Gen Z. As the co-founder of Say!t Mental Health, Chris shares his journey from teaching at UCLA and managing billion-dollar portfolios to launching a nonprofit that fuses peer-led campus clubs with a gamified …
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From Flash to AI: The Next Revolution | with Wesley ter Haar at Monks
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Wesley ter Haar is a co-founder and the Chief AI Officer at Monks. Now in year 25, he’s helped grow the company from a scrappy production shop from Amsterdam into a global leader in creative, tech and now AI. With 7000 people working across timezones in 33 countries, the Monks are regarded for high quality work and relentless innovation, and were r…
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Send us a text RealmIQ: Sessions – Episode Summary In this thought-provoking episode of RealmIQ: SESSIONS, Curt Doty interviews media entrepreneur Joshua Otten, a veteran in IP monetization and emerging technologies. The conversation dives deep into how generative AI is disrupting Hollywood’s traditional studio model — not by replacing creatives, b…
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ: SESSIONS, host Curt Doty interviews Yulia Gushchina, Head of Strategic Business Development at Filmustage, and discuss how their dynamic AI platform empowers filmmakers in pre-production processes such as script breakdowns, scheduling, analysis, synopsis crafting, and budgeting. She contrasts AI adoption i…
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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with LISA TRUBLET DE NERMONT
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ: Sessions, Host Curt Doty talks with Lisa Trublet de Nermont, a film tech entrepreneur and former Vimeo exec, shares the origin and mission of her new AI platform: Sinima, the first AI operating system (OS) for filmmakers. Designed to protect and empower creators, Sinima aims to bring ethical IP management,…
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Alex James has spent the last 12 years helping B2B service businesses across the globe become experts at conveying their expertise. He believes the go-to strategies of the 2010s, like niching down, solving problems and sharing ideas are no longer enough. Because in a post-AI world (where output is cheap & everyone's a specialist) you can't just sha…
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Curiosity Drives Influence | Melissa Havel
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Melissa Havel is a senior communications strategist, executive advisor, and team coach who blends big-idea thinking with a disciplined approach to problem-solving and delivering results. She has driven powerful storytelling and strategic communications campaigns across owned, earned, and paid channels for organizations of all sizes, drawing on her …
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ: SESSIONS, Curt interviews Alex Serdiuk, co-founder and CEO of Respeecher, an Emmy Award-winning AI voice cloning company based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Alex shares the journey of building Respeecher, its early breakthroughs, and how the company now works with top Hollywood studios, game developers, and the music …
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Send us a text In this season 3 episode of RealmIQ: SESSIONS, Curt talks with Tim El Sheikh, founder of Nebuli and host of The CEO Retort podcast, joins from London to unpack his extraordinary journey from biomedical science and competitive sports to launching one of the world’s first augmented intelligence studios. The conversation explores his ea…
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Send us a text In this podcast episode of RealmIQ: SESSIONS we feature Andy Beach, a technology strategist, advisor, and author, specializing in AI, media, and digital transformation. As the former CTO of Media & Entertainment at Microsoft, Beach shares insights into AI's impact across industries, including media, sports, entertainment, and music. …
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ: SESSIONS, Curt interviews Renard T. Jenkins, President and CEO of I2A2 Technologies, Studios, and Labs, discusses AI’s evolving role in Hollywood, the media and entertainment industries, and the creative process. Renard shares his journey from post-production to leading AI-driven innovations in media suppl…
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Send us a text This episode of Realm IQ Sessions kicks off Season 3 with guest Cris Moore, a professor at the Santa Fe Institute and a former professor at UNM. The discussion centers around AI regulation, bias in machine learning, and the role of AI in consequential decision-making like criminal justice, lending, and healthcare. Cris shares insight…
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Finding Success in Creative Careers with Mark J. Jones
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Mark Jones is an accomplished educator, producer, and author, known for bridging the worlds of culture, technology, and education. As the Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art, and Design at Sheridan College and former Director at Seneca Film Institute, Mark has dedicated over 25 years to empowering the next generation of creatives. His book, The S…
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Send us a text This episode of Realm IQ Sessions features a conversation Curt Doty and Agnes Chavez, a new media artist and educator who integrates art, science, and technology to foster humanitarian and ecological awareness. She is the founder of STEM Arts Lab, a nonprofit that delivers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) programm…
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What Paradiso Feels Like with Héctor Ayuso
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Héctor Ayuso has spent the last 30 years chasing ideas and making them real. Call him an artist, filmmaker, creative director, storyteller, or just a guy who can't sit still—labels don’t matter, doing does. From Spain to Mexico, Italy to the U.S., he’s built studios, taught, spoken on stages, and created projects that live outside the usual boxes. …
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ: Sessions, Curt Doty hosts Evan Shapiro, the "official cartographer of the media universe." Shapiro, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning media strategist, discusses AI’s increasing politicization, its impact on media and technology, and how creatives can embrace AI to stay ahead. The conversation touches on A…
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From Metrics to Mastery with Marcel Petitpas
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Marcel Petitpas is the CEO & Co-Founder of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to helping agencies measure and improve their profitability. In his work as a speaker, podcast host, and consultant, specializing in Agency Profitability Optimization, he's helped thousands of agencies, consultancies, and professional services firms worldwide measure the righ…
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ: Sessions, host Curt Doty speaks with Seth Hallen about AI’s impact on Hollywood and the media tech industry. Hallen shares insights on AI's historical parallels with past technological advancements, how AI is reshaping film production and distribution, and its implications for creatives. The conversation c…
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ Sessions, Curt Doty interviews Oscar-winning Scott Ross, co-founder of Digital Domain alongside James Cameron and Stan Winston. Ross discusses his experiences in the visual effects (VFX) industry, Hollywood’s reluctance to embrace AI, and the broader impact of AI on filmmaking and creative industries. They …
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Send us a text In this episode of Realm IQ Sessions, host Curt Doty speaks with Audrey Chia, a growth marketer, content strategist, and LinkedIn influencer based in Singapore. Audrey shares her journey in AI, her expertise in conversion copywriting, and insights on AI adoption, ethics, and future trends. They discuss the role of AI in marketing, th…
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Mandi Ellefson transformed her life from battling $175k in debt to amassing a multi-million dollar net worth before hitting 40. As the visionary behind Hands-Off CEO, Mandi isn’t just another success story; she’s a lifeline for consulting agency owners drowning in the day-to-day. Her magic? Transforming million-dollar agencies into scalable enterpr…
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ Sessions, Curt Doty interviews Alexander McCaig, the CEO of Tartle. They discuss Tartle's innovative approach to data ownership and monetization, which empowers individuals by giving them control over their data and enabling them to profit from sharing it with corporations. The conversation spans topics lik…
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Behind the Scenes of Creative Leadership with Cecilia Owens
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Cecilia Owens is an esteemed finance and operations executive with over 20 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting / forecasting, strategic planning, cash management, business operations, HR oversight, and business relationship management. Cecilia is currently the Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer at Grandv…
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Send us a text Curt Doty hosts Russell Schwartz, Associate Professor at Chapman University and a seasoned movie marketing expert, on the Realm IQ Sessions Podcast. They discuss the evolution of independent filmmaking, AI’s impact on the film industry, and the challenges and opportunities within Hollywood and education. Schwartz shares insights from…
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Send us a text In this podcast episode of the RealmIQ Sessions, host Curt Doty interviews Neville Spiteri, co-founder and CEO of WEVR, a pioneering interactive software studio. They discuss Neville’s career trajectory from video game development and branding at Electronic Arts (EA) to creating cutting-edge immersive experiences at WEVR. Key topics …
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Send us a text In this episode of Realm IQ Sessions, host Curt Doty welcomes Michael Walker, CMO of SmythOS, to discuss Agentic AI, the future of AI-driven productivity, and the impacts on the business landscape. Michael explains SmythOS’s AI orchestration platform, which integrates tools and technologies to create autonomous, task-oriented AI agen…
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Assembling Great Minds with Tony Kadillak and Carson Hood
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Tony Kadillak has spent 20 years in branding and promotion, servicing today's most recognizable entertainment and sports brands. Currently EP at Versus, he’s been responsible for supporting the strategic growth of his agency teams, while focusing on key clients to drive the value of design-led thinking to their bottom lines. For over ten years, Car…
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The Catalyst Champion with Esther Weinberg
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Join Esther and Tim for the DDD Catalyst Think Tank at DDD Milan this October. https://ddd.live/programs/catalyst-think-tank Esther Weinberg is a business growth accelerator that equips executives in high-growth media and technology industries to create game-changing breakthroughs, increase profitability in declining markets and create successful …
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Send us a text In this episode of RealmIQ Sessions, host Curt Doty interviews Svetlana Makarova, a leader in AI solutions. Svetlana shares insights from her journey, starting with a background in biochemistry and psychology, and evolving into a career focused on AI-driven digital solutions. The discussion centers around her experience in healthcare…
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Resilience in Chaotic Times with Blair Enns and David C. Baker
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This is a recording from RevThink's The Weekly Briefing from August 7th, 2024. This discussion was followed by a Q&A which you can watch here: https://community.revthink.com/c/the-weekly-briefing/resilience-in-chaotic-times-strategies-for-economic-shifts-d3d6ea28-b832-4e00-bf7b-e0aa74fd52d6 Blair Enns is on a mission to change the way creative serv…
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Send us a text In this episode of Realm IQ Sessions, host Curt Doty interviews Sandu Baciu, an engineer and AI creator specializing in advanced technology integration, 3D and 4D schedules, 3D printing, augmented reality, and AI visual applications. They discuss Sandu’s background in civil engineering and 3D modeling, the potential and current limit…
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Send us a text In this episode of "RealmIQ: Sessions," host Curt Doty, a veteran in Hollywood branding and marketing, interviews John Attanasio, co-founder of Toonstar. They discuss the integration of AI and other frontier technologies in animation and storytelling. John shares his journey from major studios like Warner Brothers and Disney to found…
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Send us a text In this episode of the "Realm IQ Sessions" podcast, Curt Doty interviews DMA Anderson, founder and CEO of Korgi, an AI-powered productivity and collaboration tool. Anderson shares her extensive background in TV production, technology entrepreneurship, and consultancy, discussing her journey in creating Korgi. The conversation covers …
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Send us a text In this episode of the RealmIQ Sessions podcast, Curt Doty interviews Joel Pilger, the founder of Impossible Pictures, a renowned studio he led for 20 years. Post his exit from the studio, Joel created a roadmap to help creative studios thrive, combining vast experience with empathy for the entrepreneurial journey. Joel now leads for…
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Send us a text FULL EPISODE: In the RealmIQ: Sessions podcast, hosted by Curt Doty, the guest Peter Csathy, a leading expert in media, entertainment, AI, and technology, discusses aspects of AI and its impact on the creative industry. Csathy shares insights on copyright infringement issues related to AI, the role of legal frameworks in the evolving…
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Send us a text FULL EPISODE: In this episode of the RealmIQ: SESSIONS podcast, host Curt Doty interviews Jeremy Toeman, founder and CEO of Augie, a company pioneering the use of AI in video creation. They discuss Jeremy's extensive career in media and technology, his various roles at major companies, and the development of Augie. The conversation c…
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Purpose-Driven Production with Alana Tompson
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Alana Tompson is a Melbourne cinematographer and the creative director of Said & Done Media. She also hosts a podcast called Said & Undone which interviews creatives about what could be done – and is being done – to increase the diversity of the film, TV, media and advertising industries to make them a more inclusive place. With her career commenci…
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Kevin Robinson is an award-winning design leader with decades of experience as a director, entrepreneur, executive creative director, strategist, and advisor. Throughout his professional career, Robinson founded and led Juniper Jones, a multidisciplinary studio, and most recently, Creative Dept., a new platform whose mission is to provide access to…
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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Futurist Mike Johns
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Send us a text RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk with MIKE JOHNS, (Hip Hop) Futurist, Digital Mind State. PART TWO. As a “Futurist”, he sits at the intersection of technology and pop culture. Johns serves as Founder of Digital Mind State a strategic marketing company, he founded in 2010 that anchors brands and talents. Johns works with entertainers, …
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RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Futurist Mike Johns
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Send us a text RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk with MIKE JOHNS, (Hip Hop) Futurist, Digital Mind State. PART ONE. As a “Futurist”, he sits at the intersection of technology and pop culture. Johns serves as Founder of Digital Mind State a strategic marketing company, he founded in 2010 that anchors brands and talents. Johns works with entertainers, …
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Send us a text Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Mark Turner who is President, Entertainment Technologists Inc, and Director of the Production Technology Program for Movielabs. Mark was the lead author on the MovieLabs 2030 Vision for the Future of Content Creation and now actively works with the studios and MovieLabs to evangelize the …
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Luxury at Heart | Marlene P. Naicker at MULDOONEYS
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Marlene P. Naicker, a serial fashion entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of MULDOONEYS, epitomizes resilience and innovation. Born in apartheid-era South Africa in 1975, she draws inspiration from influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, embodying fearlessness and empathy. Facing adversity head-on, Marlene battled canc…
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Respectful Creative Leadership with Joanne Chan | Turner Duckworth
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Joanne is CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London and New York. Turner Duckworth has designed some of the world’s most valuable brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Samsung. Joanne’s first career was in the art world, having worked at prestigious art galleries in New York, …
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Showcasing Creativity: A Conversation with STASH’s Stephen Price
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Stephen Price is the founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc. and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection – the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX. Stephen has given dozens of talks on design at festivals/conferences from Los Angeles to Hamburg and Istanbul to Caracas…
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Send us a text Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talked with Michael Garfield. Artist, musician, AI Enthusiast, Philosopher, connector and fellow podcaster. Main Topics Discussed Michael Garfield's Background and Work: Garfield's experience with the Santa Fe Institute and complex systems science. His involvement with Google Glass as…
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Send us a text FULL INTERVIEW: @RealmIQ Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions. I had a chance to talk with Neil Leach. His work extends into exploring how AI and digital technologies can impact architectural design and theory. As a co-founder of DigitalFUTURES, an initiative that delves into the future of digital design in architecture. Pretty c…
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From Reels to Real Impact: The Creative Journey of Will Travis
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Will Travis is an internationally respected brand builder and social connector. With a career leading respected branding / advertising agencies ATTIK, Dentsu and SidLee as CEO, he has worked with brands like Toyota, Facebook, Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola. After a 25-year career in elevating products and services, Will launched Elevation Barn (link below)…
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Send us a text FULL INTERVIEW: @RealmIQ Welcome to Season 2 of RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk about AI with various business leaders, AI Experts and our RealmIQ mentors. In this session, I am talking with Nick Sgobba, a former IBM Senior Inventor with AI and patent expertise. With over a decade in Big Blue across Europe and the Middle East, his jo…
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