CEO Steven Galanis – Entrepreneurship, Reinvention, and Building the Future of Entertainment

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The SCLA Presents: CEO Unscripted

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CEO Steven Galanis – Entrepreneurship, Reinvention, and Building the Future of Entertainment

The SCLA Presents: CEO Unscripted

19 minutes 46 seconds

1 month ago

CEO Steven Galanis – Entrepreneurship, Reinvention, and Building the Future of Entertainment

In Episode 11 of the SCLA CEO Unscripted Speaker Series, we sit down with Steven Galanis, the American entrepreneur and cofounder/CEO of Cameo, the groundbreaking marketplace where fans can book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite people.

Named a Hollywood Reporter Top Innovator, a Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 leader, and twice one of Goldman Sachs’ 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, Steven has become one of the most recognizable founders shaping the future of entertainment and creator-driven commerce.

Before building Cameo into a globally known brand, Steven’s journey included:

• Running one of Duke University’s largest student event networks
• Learning early lessons about social influence, virality, and community building
• Navigating a shrinking trading industry in the aftermath of the financial crisis
• Pivoting into tech at LinkedIn, where he discovered the power of growth mindset and culture
• Building a leadership philosophy rooted in curiosity, connection, and developing high-ceiling talent

In this episode, Steven shares insights on:

🔹 Why foundational skills (Excel, pitch decks, communication) matter — even for entrepreneurs
🔹 What he wishes he knew in college about career paths and early experience
🔹 Why AI will transform the job market — and why learning these tools is non-negotiable
🔹 The biggest obstacle he faced early on and what finally pushed him to pivot industries
🔹 The leadership mistake he made repeatedly — and how it reshaped the way he hires
🔹 Why curiosity and relationship-building have been his unfair advantage as a CEO
🔹 The concept of “ikigai” and how aligning strengths, passion, impact, and value creates unstoppable leadership energy

This candid conversation offers inspiration and practical takeaways for students, founders, and emerging leaders who want to build careers rooted in authenticity, adaptability, and lifelong learning.

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