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Crossing the ValleyEp. 65: Pryzm's Quest to Help DOW Pass an AuditAbout Nick LaRovereNick is the CEO and Co-founder of Pryzm. As a software engineer at Palantir Technologies, Nick worked on both Gotham and Foundry platforms, gaining firsthand exposure to building federal contracting systems and understanding the critical intersection of technology and national security missions.A graduate of Colby College, Nick’s experience selling Palantir’s solutions to DOD and three-letter agencies provided him with intimate knowledge of the procurement pain points that would eventually inspire Pryzm’s founding mission.Nick is part of a core founding team of four Colby College grads, each o...
2025-12-1739 min
All Quiet on the Second Front99. Nick LaRovere, Co-Founder and CEO of PryzmWhat happens when a bunch of Palantir and Lockheed alums get fed up with how hard it is to do business with the government—and actually do something about it? You get Pryzm: the common operating system for capture.In this episode, Tyler sits down with Nick LaRovere, co-founder and CEO of Pryzm, to talk about building for the part of the defense ecosystem everyone hates (but no one can ignore): procurement. From scraping sam.gov to stitching together Salesforce, JIRA, and inboxes, Nick shares how Pryzm is bringing order to chaos—and helping both industry and gove...
2025-08-1223 min
"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#8. What camera and lights should I buy for filmmaking? (for beginners)In this episode of the "Don't Suck at Video!" podcast, Nick discusses what camera and lights to buy when starting out in filmmaking, breaking down the what and why of picking certain equipment, and suggesting specific equipment for your first camera and lighting package. He emphasizes the importance of considering whether you actually need to buy equipment at all, as learning can be done with minimal equipment such as a smartphone. However, if you feel the need to take your skills to the next level, he provides recommendations for cameras and highlights the key features to look for. He...
2024-06-2856 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#7. New to film & freelance? Finding your niche in the media worldIn this conversation, Nick LaRovere interviews Sean Campbell, a freelance independent journalist turned corporate news journalist. They discuss their favorite movies, Sean's career path, and offer advice for those starting out in the media industry. Sean shares his experience covering the revolution in Egypt and emphasizes the importance of finding your niche and becoming excellent at it. They also discuss the challenges of juggling a full-time job with freelance work and the need for budgeting and financial planning. To get started in freelance journalism, it's important to put your work out there and create visibility for yourself. Share your...
2024-06-2352 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#6. How to enter the world of wedding videography
"The last thing you want to be worried about on your wedding day is how your video is being recorded"
Christina Flaaen, a wedding videographer and photographer, shares her insights and tips on providing video services for weddings. She emphasizes the importance of being able to anticipate and adapt to the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of weddings. Christina recommends building relationships with other vendors in the wedding industry and utilizing online platforms like Facebook groups to find new clients.
She also highlights the significance of effective communication and timely responses to client inquiries. In terms of technical skills, Christina...
2024-06-1523 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#5. What if Netflix and Kickstarter had a baby?In this conversation, Nick LaRovere interviews Marcus Pittman, the CEO of LOOR TV, a streaming platform that incubates new filmmaking talent and allows subscribers to fund and watch exclusive stories. They discuss their favorite movies and TV shows, the importance of storytelling in reality TV, the challenges of the film industry and the Christian movie genre, and the vision behind LOOR TV. Nick shares his journey in creating the post-apocalyptic world of Esotera and his plans to expand the universe. They also discuss the process of pitching and working with LOOR TV.
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2024-06-0848 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#4. Q&A - What does the future of indie filmmaking look like? And more answersIn this episode, Nick LaRovere answers questions from the Arizona filmmaking community. He discusses topics such as securing an agent, funding for films, becoming a skilled producer, and the future of content and independent filmmakers. He emphasizes the importance of building a body of work and a strong brand to attract agents. He also explores various funding options, including crowdfunding, personal financing, and seeking investors. Nick advises filmmakers to gain experience by working on their own projects or collaborating with others. He suggests that independent creators focus on building their own audience and leveraging that audience to attract investment...
2024-05-3129 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#3. A joyful filmmaking process & how to be a feature filmmakerNick speaks with Joseph Mbah, a 6-time feature filmmaker and business owner who runs Paradox Universe with his wife Amber.
We talk about the process and learning on his 6th feature film that made it a joyful process to make the film, what filmmakers can do to get their first feature film made, and general tips for overcoming obstacles in film and business.
Find Joseph on Instagram @joseph_mbah and online at paradoxuniverse.net.
2024-05-1753 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#1. YOU are the sales & marketing departmentNick and Joe talk about - at least for video production businesses - there is a tendency to not want to do marketing and sales, only focus on the work itself. Being artists at heart, it's only natural. However, taking charge of marketing and sales is absolutely essential because you will be the strongest advocate and champion of your business.
2024-05-1115 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast#2. Why I almost quit filmmaking, burnout, & opportunity costNick and Joseph talk about the effort and perseverance that it takes to make your dreams a reality. Joe shares his filmmaking journey and talks about the fact that because filmmaking is very difficult and making films is often long hours, it can cause burnout. Joe shares things he has learned from a few rough experiences.
2024-05-1131 min
Angel Invest BostonNick LaRovere and Matt Hawkins - Pryzm.ioAngel Scale Biotech: Learn More Nick LaRovere and Matt Hawkins co-founded Pryzm.io seeking to simplify the process of buying a home via technology. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish and Richardson. Highlights: Sal Daher Introduces Nick LaRovere and Matt Hawkins What Pryzm.io is Solving "... Nick and I are both technical co-founders. We love building things, and so we're really excited to actually have our product in the hands of our early agent partners her...
2023-08-0240 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast15 important lessons for the new yearWelcome to episode 4 of the Storyteller podcast. This is our New Year's episode. Traditionally, most people use New Year's to think about the past year and how they will carry themselves into the next year. It's a good time to think about what you did that worked and didn't work.
That's exactly what I did for this episode. I condensed everything I talked about and wrote about this year into 15 key lessons we can take to heart for 2020 to become better filmmakers and better humans.
Enjoy.
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2019-12-3142 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business PodcastFrom 1st feature film to Netflix w/ Joseph MbahThis episode, I have a discussion with writer/director Joseph Mbah. Joseph has directed 4 feature films and written 2 of the 4. We discuss his experience making his first feature film and what he recommends for those who want to do the same, including how to approach filming, funding, and distribution.
We also talk about his experience getting his recent film "Expo" on Netflix, and how that came about as well as what filmmakers can expect when looking to get better noticed for their work.
This episode is full of experience and wisdom from Joe - so d...
2019-12-251h 10"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast19 attributes of a great director (pursuit of the ideal)Today, I discuss 19 attributes I think are important for the director who wishes to be truly great, in all senses of the word.
What does the ideal film director look like? What values/skills can we aspire to master? I have some (possibly) unpopular opinions when it comes to filmmaking and modelling certain behaviors.
How can you be the type of person who can tell moving stories, but also be one whose behavior inspires and commands respect with whom you work? Why should you even strive for such a thing? How will doing so help...
2019-12-0349 min"Don't Suck at Video!" - A Filmmaking and Business Podcast5 bare-bones essentials of a good storyWelcome to episode 1 of the Storyteller podcast. Today, I discuss what the 5 barebones essentials of a good story are.
What are the bare-bones essentials of a good story? What makes for a good story?
I was recently reading “The Working Film Director” by Charles Wilkinson, and something he said really stuck with me. This is one of the clearest explanations of good storytelling I’ve ever heard:
“Here’s what Aristotle said about the basics of Western-style storytelling. You need a sympathetic hero on a vital quest against insurmountable obstacles. In addition, the ending nee...
2019-11-1929 min