Bloomberg Talks Druski Talks Ventures in Comedy, Entertainment
Aug 12, 2025
Druski, a rising star in comedy and entertainment, shares his journey from school performances to gearing up for his first arena tour. He discusses the importance of building an independent entertainment empire, highlighting his own projects like a dating show and CudaFest. Druski emphasizes the need to reinvest in opportunities to maintain authenticity with fans while developing intellectual property. Additionally, he dives into the evolving landscape of brand partnerships in comedy and how social media continues to reshape content distribution.
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From Class Clown To Career Comedian
- Drew Desbordes describes his career growth from being the class clown to a professional entertainer.
- He explains early confusion about whether humor was acceptable and how he found purpose over time.
Keep Ownership And Reinvest
- Do keep 100% ownership of your creative IP when possible to build long-term value.
- Reinvest brand and partnership money into your own projects instead of spending it on consumption.
Built Up IP Before Big Deals
- Drew recounts studying Adam Sandler's path and building his own production company similarly.
- He deliberately released shows on YouTube first to grow independent IP before partnering.