Entrepreneurs on Fire Curating Community for Business and Personal Success with Darren Darnborough
Jul 16, 2025
Darren Darnborough, a British actor known for roles in hit shows like MacGyver and True Blood, is also the Co-Founder and CEO of WeAudition.com. He discusses the art of curating a community, likening it to selecting pieces for an art gallery. Darnborough emphasizes the need for perseverance in entrepreneurship and how balancing passion with business can enhance both. He shares his journey of evolving WeAudition and the importance of creating meaningful connections within the acting community to foster personal and professional growth.
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No Overnight Success
- Darren Darnborough believes there is no such thing as overnight success.
- He says every example of "overnight success" actually involves a lot of unseen hard work.
WeAudition's 10-Year Evolution
- WeAudition evolved over 10 years, starting as We Rehearse to provide actors online readers for auditions.
- After many iterations, it returned to its core and now serves 100,000 members supporting actors globally.
Be Your Own Core Customer
- Start your business as your own core customer to align product with real needs.
- Use your product yourself constantly to find improvements and validate ideas.
