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Kaleb Laidman Built a Media Empire at Age 15
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[#38] From Teen Actor to Media Visionary: Kaleb Laidman’s Journey
At just 10 years old, Kaleb Laidman stepped into the entertainment world as a child actor. By 15, he launched KalKaden Productions, a media company driven by purpose and creativity. Now 23, he's the co-founder of Catch Light Capital, a private credit firm backing projects across the arts and media industries.
In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with Kaleb to talk about building a family-run business in a competitive industry, navigating the evolving media landscape, and why he believes the future belongs to creators who lead with values.
You’ll hear:
- What it takes to grow a production company from the ground up
- How Catch Light Capital is reshaping funding for media and the arts
- Kaleb’s insights on collaboration, risk-taking, and long-term vision
- Why meaningful storytelling still wins — and how to do it right
This is a conversation about grit, growth, and rethinking what it means to lead in the creative world.
🎧 Listen now — and get inspired to build something bold.
Website: https://www.kalkadenproductions.com/
Linkedin: @KalKadenProductions @KalebLaidman
Chapters
1. Kaleb Laidman Built a Media Empire at Age 15 (00:00:00)
2. Meet Kaleb Laidman: From Actor to Entrepreneur (00:00:49)
3. KalKaden Productions: A Family Affair (00:01:37)
4. Launching a Media Company at 15 (00:05:22)
5. Launching a Media Company at 15 (00:13:00)
6. The Meaning Behind KalKaden (00:13:55)
7. Family Support and Overcoming Skepticism (00:15:51)
8. Introducing Catch Light Capital (00:18:19)
9. Building and Growing a Team (00:24:34)
10. Views on Education and Self-Learning (00:29:15)
11. CEO Rapid Fire Questions (00:33:49)
12. Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts (00:39:21)
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