The $10B Ideas at the Intersection of AI and Storytelling (From a Hollywood Insider) | EP 93

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In this special episode of This is the Way Podcast, we’re joined by Seth Hallen — a visionary in the Media & Entertainment Technology space, an AI & MediaTech angel investor, and a trusted advisor helping shape the future of storytelling through innovation.

With 25+ years of experience across venture capital, media tech leadership, and AI-driven storytelling, Seth has built a legacy of enabling creators, founders, and startups to thrive at the intersection of creativity and technology. His deep-rooted passion for narrative — sparked by childhood movie experiences — continues to guide his mission to bring groundbreaking tech into the hands of storytellers. From the evolution of MediaTech to the emerging influence of AI in entertainment, Seth dives into what’s next for creators, how investors are thinking about innovation, and why storytelling will always be at the heart of progress.

🔹 25+ years in media & entertainment tech

🔹 AI & MediaTech angel investor & VC advisor

🔹 Former CEO & board member in leading M&E companies

🔹 Passionate about storytelling + tech evolution

🔹 Insight into funding, innovation, and the future of media

Get ready for a deeply insightful and forward-looking conversation with Seth Hallen as we explore how AI is reshaping storytelling, what founders must know to succeed in MediaTech, and how creativity and tech can co-exist for the future of content.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-The current struggles of the media & entertainment industry

-Why YouTube and Netflix are evolving differently

-The real impact of AI on VFX and storytelling How creators and technologists can collaborate better

-Why human creativity still matters (even in an AI-driven future)

-The biggest opportunities in MediaTech right now

-What the future of content creation really looks like

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#AIinMedia #NetflixVsYouTube #Hollywood2025 #FutureOfStorytelling #VFXRevolution #AIvsCreativity #MediaTech #ContentCreationFuture #SethHallen #ThisIsTheWayPodcast

[00:00] Intro

[02:00] Struggles in the Media Industry

[09:50] YouTube vs. Netflix Trends

[17:50] Biggest Industry Opportunities

[22:40] The Role of VFX in Entertainment

[30:30] AI as a Creative Tool

[35:55] Humans vs. AI in Storytelling

[40:25] Describing Ourselves Through Content