The right place, the right people, the wrong time.
7 years ago today, Doug and I were about to run our first international event for Action Academy.
For all our best efforts and intentions, Action Academy failed.
❌ We didn’t know how to sell.
❌ We didn’t understand our value.
❌ And I gave up when the going got tough.
We went our seperate ways. Doug went off to start a revolutionary fitness gaming company, and I stayed in France to become the king of jäger bombs and attempt a pro snowboarding career.
6 years later, Doug and I started Concept80.
1 year in, we have had teams working across 6 countries simultaneously delivering next-gen content for the world’s biggest names in sport and travel such as Nike, PUMA Group, Nissan Motor Corporation, Alpine, McLaren Racing, The Walt Disney Company and many more…
The people we work with push the limits of filmmaking in every way. They defy convention, they break the “rules”, they’re innovative, they’re fast, they are Full-Stack Filmmakers. And I am proud to say that together we are moving the dial.
This journey with Doug, through a countless number of Red Bulls, late nights, panicked outbursts, risks and rewards, has taught me that failure with the right people is just a step towards the real deal.
It’s ok if something fails, it’s all about how you move forward - that’s what people will remember. And that’s what people want to be a part of.
#Concept80 #FullStackFilmmaker
Director, Learning & Development | ASPCA
2moCan you say more about your recognition program? I am looking for ideas :-)