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From Silicon Valley to Storytelling: Derek's Creative Leap

From Silicon Valley to Storytelling: Derek's Creative Leap

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🎙️Offscript, part of the Wild & Wise Podcast, is a space where creative business minds come to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. In each episode, we dive into powerful stories and bold ideas that help you navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are constantly evolving.
Whether you’re a founder, team leader, freelancer, or curious thinker, you’ll gain insights into how to stay adaptable, purposeful, and inspired in fast-changing times.

Meet our co-hosts:
• Gerald Ang – founder of Wild & Wise, business strategy facilitator, and certified CliftonStrengths coach.
• Ben I. – a marketing, digital strategist, and consultant working across Southeast Asia with firsthand insight into technology and transformation.
• Vincent Teo – an experienced brand strategist who works with individuals and companies to reshape perception and unlock growth through identity.

Meet our guest:
• Derek Tan – co-founder, Be

Together, we discuss:
• The evolution of media, from VHS tapes to the rise of creator media and the new era of platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Navigating career transitions by allowing yourself to grieve and find new purpose, as Derek shares his journey after leaving his startup.
• The shift from an attention economy to a connection economy, focusing on building genuine communities rather than just chasing views.
• How creators are reshaping the future of content, including the return of long-form storytelling.
• The power of authenticity and why being true to your "why" is crucial for building a sustainable career.
• The role of AI as a tool to enhance creation, not to replace the fundamental human intent behind storytelling.

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