Posts in Pixel Retentive Podcast
AI Dystopia or Utopia | Lisa Larson-Kelley

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Lisa Larson-Kelley, the Founder and CEO of Quantious, to discuss the potential long-term benefits and concerns surrounding AI. They talk about present thoughts in the industry, the application of AI for education, and the essential role of human regulation. They also run through Lisa’s knowledge of the space and her partnered organizations.

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The Value of Lifelong Learning | Jim Fielding

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Jim Fielding about his thoughts on lifelong learning and leadership. They discuss creativity, how to consume information, collaboration in the workplace, and improving your work environment. They also touch on the lessons from his book and the best advice he received throughout his career.

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The Paragon NFT Project | Tim Harris

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa talk with Tim Harris, the CEO of Paragon, to discuss the platform and its approach to NFTs. The three engage in a discussion about the state of the industry, the gamified elements of collecting, and how the collections work. They also touch on Tim’s comic book store and his work in the games industry.

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The Impact of Creativity | Justin Ahrens

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Justin Ahrens, the Chief Brand Officer at Rule29, to discuss the role of creativity in the business world. They talk about philanthropy, what is currently happening in the media industry, and taking care of your employees. The three also talk about maintaining passion and quality while running a business.

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The Power of Storytelling in Media | Adam Martin

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa are joined by Adam Martin, the Founder of Macroverse, to discuss the power of storytelling. They discuss the potential of stories and the elements that make narratives compelling. The trio also touch on the tools and techniques that play a pivotal role in storytelling.

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The Art of Leadership | Gage Mitchell

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa sit down with Gage Mitchell, the Founder and Creative Director of Modern Species, to discuss the art of leadership. They break down what defines a leader, the overlooked aspects of leadership, and how they tackle thought leadership. They also touch on running a podcast and how to find success in the medium.

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How To Position Your Idea To Investors With Joe Weaver

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interact with Joe Weaver, the Founder of Oceanty LLC, on how to position your projects to investors. They talk about the art of pitching, where to find potential investors, and expanding your team. They also touch on freemium models and how AI relates to video games.

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AI and Copyright With Rebecca Blake

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa are joined by Rebecca Blake, an Advocacy Liaison at The Graphic Artist Guild, to talk about AI and how it relates to artists. They discuss how copyright affects AI, the four Cs of fair use, what counts as transformative, and how to use it properly. They also touch on Rebecca’s most valued project and how she got to her current position in the industry.

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What Makes a Meaningful Story With Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa discuss meaningful storytelling and how to do it well. They break down the relationship between entertainment and pure storytelling, why being surprising is not always best, and leaving the audience on the right note. The two also touch on how these concepts relate to their webcomic and the new D&D movie.

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[Thought Leadership] Epic Made’s Breakout Moment With Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa

In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 returns to interview Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa of Epic Made to discuss their breakthrough project. They share insights on their pitch, the tools they use, their approach to creations, and the results of the opportunity.

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