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We talk to experts about big, complicated topics and have them explained in simple, clear ways that anyone can understand.

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MEET THE TEAM

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    Rio Damata

    Founder, Executive Producer & Host
    Los Angeles, CA

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    Baxter Restall

    Website Creator & Videographer
    Los Angeles, CA

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    Luca Messina

    Designer & Editor
    Los Angeles, CA

  • Lucy Myers

    Interviewer
    Seattle, WA

  • Ethan Aina-Wilson

    Interviewer
    New York, NY

  • Jensen Muller

    Interviewer
    Bellevue, WA

  • Lucy Stout

    Field Producer
    Austin, TX

  • Paul Kontonis

    Chief Mentor, Advisor
    New York, NY

  • Giddens Rateau

    Production Advisor
    Los Angeles, CA

  • Guy Piaquadio

    Videography Mentor
    Brooklyn, NY

  • Lana McGilvray

    Industry Advisor
    Austin, TX

  • Jessika Walsten

    Editorial Advisor

    Los Angeles, CA

  • “Don’t ever get discouraged and always keep evolving.”

    Alan Wolk
    Lead Analyst, TVREV

  • “If you can't explain it to a sixteen-year-old, you don't understand it yourself.”​.

    Kenny Gravillis
    CEO, Gravillis

  • “You can read as many books as possible, but there’s kind of an academic coldness to it — jumping right in is the best way to get a feel for it.”

    Rohan Castellino
    CMO, IRIS.TV