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Dropping College For Real-World Film Work
- Richard dropped out of college after a few months to work with his father on a movie studio in LA.
- He chose hands-on industry experience over class-based learning despite family concerns.
Studio Grew Into Full Production Cycle
- The studio evolved from financing straight-to-DVD films to co-producing Sundance-level projects and distributing one film.
- Role expansion forced Richard into hustler duties from reading scripts to arranging posters in theaters.
Why Tech Beat Hollywood For Control
- Richard left Hollywood because too many moving pieces made accountability and control difficult.
- He preferred building solo-buildable products in tech where iteration is faster and ownership is clearer.