ScreenME Podcast
The ScreenME Podcast is all about entrepreneurship, particularly within the creative and media industry.
Through her accessible, easy-to-understand approach, the host, Ulrike Rohn, engages in captivating conversations with individuals who bring inspiration and knowledge to the world of entrepreneurship, including start-up entrepreneurs and those dedicated to teaching the entrepreneurial mindset.
Hailing from Tallinn University, where Ulrike Rohn is Professor of Media Management and Media Economics, this podcasts caters to both students and teachers in the creative field and the media.
For university students, the ScreenME Podcast offers a platform to learn from inspiring role models who share their unique journeys into startup entrepreneurship. Some of these guests are recent graduates, providing relatable and practical insights for those embarking on their entrepreneurial endeavors.
For university lecturers and teachers, the ScreenME Podcast serves as a valuable resource to glean experiences, insights, and tricks for facilitating and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in students.
Tune in to explore the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship through engaging conversations that transcend the boundaries of academia and industry.
The ScreenME Podcast is brought to you by Tallinn University and it's Baltic Film Media and Arts School (BFM) and made possible through the EU-funded Horizon 2020 project on Screen Media Entrepreneurship, ''ScreenME'' (no 952156).
Episodes
21 episodes
#21: Leading through change: AI, journalism, and the future of media leadership ( A talk with Päivi Maijanen, LUT University, Finland and University of Trento, Italy)
In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, host Ulrike Rohn is joined by Päivi Maijanen, Associate Professor at LUT University Business School in Finland and Visiting Professor at University of Trento, Italy. Päivi brings decades of expe...
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#20: Revolutionizing film production with AI: Chad Bowser’s vision for Estonia. A talk with Chad Bowser (Managing Partner of a Stealth Mode Start-Up Operation based in New York City)
Description:In this episode of ScreenMe Podcast, Ulrike Rohn sits down with Chad Bowser, a producer, entrepreneur, and innovator who is challenging traditional filmmaking models. With a background in Hollywood...
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#19: On producing pop culture content, studying advertising, and launching a production company at the age of 15. A talk with Kirill Volkov (Founder of Wedia Productions, Estonia, and BFM graduate).
In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn has a chat with Kirill Volkov, a graduate from the BA study program in Advertising and PR at the Baltic Film, Media, and Arts School (BFM) and the founder of Wedia Productions. Kirill sh...
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#18: On being an innovative communication facilitator: Harnessing narrative journalism and entrepreneurial vision. A talk with Daniel Vaarik (Founder of Levila, Estonia)
In this compelling episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn from Tallinn University's Baltic Film, Media and Art School dives into the world of narrative journalism and media entrepreneurship with Daniel Vaarik, a well-known i...
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#17: From film school frustrations to entrepreneurial success and award-winning productions in Africa’s media landscape. A talk with Fidel Namisi (South Africa-based screenwriter and producer)
In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, Ulrike Rohn sits down with Fidel Namisi, a Kenyan-born, South Africa-based screenwriter and producer with multiple international awards to his name. Fidel shares the journey that led him to launch his ow...
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#16: Innovation labs uncovered: Bridging academia, industry & creativity in media. A talk with Ana Cecília (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn speaks with Ana Cecília, a researcher and professor specializing in innovation labs within the media sector. They explore the concept of innovation labs, their interdisciplinary nature, ...
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#15: The power of video storytelling and the need to own your platform. A talk with Silver Laadoga (Founder and CEO of Videolevels)
In this episode of the ScreenMe podcast, Ulrike Rohn engages in a conversation with Silver Laadoga, an expert with 20 years of experience in video and audio streaming. Silver shares his journey as the founder of Videolevels—a company that helps...
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#14: Harnessing data and innovation in the film industry. A talk with Alex Stolz (Founder and CEO of Future of Film)
In this episode of the ScreenMe podcast, Ulrike Rohn interviews Alex Stolz, the founder and CEO of Future of Film. They discuss the current dynamics in the European film industry, the role of data analytics in connecting films with audiences, a...
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#13: Towards value-oriented entrepreneurship teaching. A talk with Apurva Ganoo. (Aalto University School of Business)
In this episode of the ScreenMe Podcast, host Ulrike Rohn has a chat with Apurva Ganoo, a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Aalto University School of Business in Finland. Together, they dive deep into the critical aspects of teaching entrepreneu...
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#12: Web3's transformative impact on the media industry. A talk with Christian Hoffmeister (Founder and CEO of DCI Institute, author of Google Unser and Tokenized)
This episode of the ScreenME Podcast features Christian Hoffmeister, founder and CEO of DCI Institute, strategic advisor on Web 2 and Web 3 business models and author of multiple books, including Google Unser and the first NFT-connected book To...
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#11: The role of imagination in navigating entrepreneurship and collaboration in education. A talk with Martin Hansen (Executive Senior Advisor, VIA University College, Denmark)
In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, our host Ulrike Rohn engages in a conversation with Martin Hansen, Executive Senior Advisor at VIA University College in Denmark, which has 20,000 students across 8 different campuses. At the core of the...
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#10: The European film industry: Necessitating systematic change. A talk with Sten-Kristian Saluveer (Founder & CEO @ Storytek Venture & Innovation Studio / Head of Cannes Next)
In this episode of the ScreenME podcast, Ulrike Rohn engages in a conversation with Sten-Kristian Saluveer, an innovation strategist, audiovisual producer, content technology entrepreneur, and founder of Storytek
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#9: Exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and the film &TV industry. A talk with Jakob Isak Nielsen (Aarhus University)
Our podcast guest, Jakob Isak Nielsen, possesses an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about the film and TV industry, and this expertise shines through in this episode of the ScreenME podcast.In this episode, Jakob takes us on a journey ...
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#8: The shared thread: Meaningful creative expression in service design and entrepreneurship. A talk with Dan Mikkin (service design consultant)
In this podcast episode, Dan Mikkin shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned while co-founding Brand Manual, a consultancy specializing in service design and branding. He delves into the role of a service designer, a...
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#7: With the heart of a journalist and the spirit of an entrepreneur. A talk with Henrik Roonemaa (co-founder Geenius Meedia)
Join Ulrike Rohn in an engaging conversation with Henrik Roonemaa on this podcast episode. Henrik Roonemaa is the co-founder and former CEO of Geenius Meedia that originated as an online tech news portal and grew into a flourishing ...
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#6: Why is having an entrepreneurial mindset important for filmmakers? A talk with Tobias Frühmorgen (Lusófona University Lisbon)
In this episode, our host Ulrike Rohn has an insightful conversation with Tobias Frühmorgen. They delved into the world of filmmaking and teaching film students, as Tobias shared his expertise on the evolving landscape of the film industry and ...
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#5: What is social entrepreneurship? A talk with Katri-Liis Lepik (Tallinn University)
Welcome to the latest episode of our ScreenMe podcast, where we embark on an enlightening journey into the realm of social entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore this dynamic field with the guidance of Katri-Liis Lepik from Tallinn University,...
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#4: What is sustainable entrepreneurship? A talk with Britta Gossel (Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development)
Welcome to the second season of the ScreenMe podcast, where we're all about embracing challenges and transforming them into opportunities. Join us as we unravel the secrets of those visionary individuals who can spot potential in situations tha...
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#3: Why teach entrepreneurship to students who are not business students? A talk with Sean Branagan (Newhouse School, Syracuse University)
We had the delightful opportunity to engage in a conversation with Sean Branagan, who is a serial entrepreneur and the director of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University's Newhouse School in New York.For thi...
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#2: From video production to creating virtual reality experiences. A talk with Rein Zobel (co-founder MaruVR)
In our latest episode, we explore the rapidly evolving realm of virtual reality, inspired by Apple's recent introduction of their Vision Pro headsets.Joining us as a podcast guest is Rein Zobel, the visionary behind Maru VR. With an impr...
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#1: From the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM) to the Cannes Film Festival. A talk with Dagmar Mäe (co-founder Votemo)
Our first guest, Dagmar Mäe, is a former BFM student, as well as a very successful entrepreneur, who co-founded Votemo - an audience engagement tool for events. Votemo has helped many large events, including some of the large film festiva...
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