Hey, Creative Army!

Digital Journal recognized our fearless leader founder & CEO Richard "RB" Botto's contributions to the creative industry and interviewed him this week. In this article, RB discusses what it’s like as a CEO in the digital age and what Stage 32 is doing to support the workers affected by the strikes. RB also addresses his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and on the future of the entertainment industry. This is a can’t miss read, especially if you’ve ever wanted a look behind the scenes at Stage 32 and what the future holds!

Here is an excerpt from RB's in-depth interview with Digital Journal!

What does your job description involve as CEO of Stage 32?

It’s a little bit of everything. The entire team lives by a “Member First” philosophy. Much of my day revolves around making sure that with all of our initiatives, that philosophy permeates. Without our members, we’re nothing.

It’s paramount that we make sure we’re servicing all aspects, from networking possibilities to educational offerings to meaningful access to executives – toward what they need to be successful.

It is also about being plugged in and seeing around the curve of everything happening in this industry. This business changes at the speed of sound and we always want to make sure, especially when it comes to our education and our marketplace, that we are presenting the timeliest information, actionable advice, and access to people around the world who are making and distributing content.

What do your day-to-day responsibilities include?

In the day-to-day my responsibilities include communicating and strategizing with the management teams of Stage 32 and working with our technical team, which plays a gigantic part in everything we do.

They’re the engine that makes everything run. The behind-the-scenes heroes that the members don’t get to see but assure that they have the greatest experience possible.

I don’t expect many users to understand this, but a platform as large and robust as Stage 32 has a massive code base. So, I’m constantly neck deep not only in creating new initiatives for Stage 32, but working with my tech team to discuss how we’re going to make it all run.

And of course, it’s overseeing the health and vitality of the business in the day-to-day and, really at times, in the hour to hour. It’s all-encompassing, but incredibly rewarding.

To continue reading RB's interview in its entirety, click HERE!

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