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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Founder Makes Viral TV Shows For TikTok

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Innovate Like TV, Adapt Like TikTok

Gymnasium creates engaging content that mirrors traditional television, focusing on unscripted, comedic formats featuring rising talents. The business has achieved significant success on TikTok, accumulating over 400 million views by treating the platform like a TV network. Their approach allows rapid content production; they can shoot a pilot within a week and quickly gauge audience interest through fast feedback on the first few episodes. This efficiency contrasts sharply with the lengthy development processes typical of Hollywood, highlighting a need for innovation in how content is created and tested in today's fast-paced media landscape.

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