There's one business like show business

This podcast episode explores the parallels between the business of Broadway and the world of tech investing. The guests, including Broadway producer Hunter Arnold and performer/creative producer Mara Jill Herman, discuss the economics of Broadway and how it resembles betting on a tech start-up. They highlight the concept of the "I Want" song in musical theater and how it relates to personal career aspirations. The episode also touches on the financial aspects of Broadway, such as capitalization costs and the challenges of recouping investments. Additionally, it explores the income sources beyond the initial run of a show, including touring and licensing productions. The episode concludes with a commercial advertisement for Shopify, a commerce platform that helps businesses sell and grow.