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Seed to Harvest
🎙️ Seed to Harvest | Stories from Technical Storytellers
Welcome to Seed to Harvest, the podcast by Behind Genius Ventures.
We talk to early-stage founders, operators, and investors—people building with code and conviction. Each episode is a chapter in their story: from the messy beginnings to the quiet pivots, from planting ideas to growing companies that matter.
Expect:
🌱 Honest conversations on the earliest chapters of company-building
🧠 Tactical insights from technical minds with narrative soul
✨ Reflections on resilience, rituals, and reinventing what’s possible
This podcast is for the builders who think in frameworks and metaphors. The ones who whiteboard in wild places. The ones writing their own mythologies—one commit, pitch, or poem at a time.
From spark to story.
From seed to harvest. 🌾
Seed to Harvest
The Business of Broadway: Behind the Scenes with Tony Award Winner Sue Gilad | Ep 92
In this episode of 'Seed to Harvest,' hosted by Paige Finn Doherty, delve into the intricate world of Broadway with five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Sue Gilad. Sue shares her journey from a childhood love of theater to becoming a major Broadway producer. She offers a detailed look at the production process, including the roles behind-the-scenes, financing, and the impact of COVID-19 on the Broadway industry. Highlights include the making of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,' insights into fundraising and producing, and the excitement of winning a Tony Award. Tune in to learn about the business side of bringing Broadway magic to life and the similarities between venture capital and Broadway production.
Connect with Paige 🌱💜
Behind Genius Ventures blog | https://www.behindgeniusventures.com/
Personal Blog | https://paigefinndoherty.com/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/paigefinnn
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:53 Sue Gilad's Early Love for Theater
02:35 Behind the Scenes of Broadway Productions
04:18 The Business Side of Broadway
08:21 The Journey of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
13:20 Impact of COVID-19 on Broadway
16:31 Role and Responsibilities of a Broadway Producer
19:31 Producing Shows in the UK vs. Broadway
21:00 The Unpredictability of Producing Shows
21:22 Discovering New Productions
22:18 Fundraising for Theatre
22:52 The Risks and Rewards of Investing in Theatre
26:13 The Thrill of Winning a Tony
30:32 Industry Jargon and Favorite Tools
34:40 Navigating Age and Success in the Industry
39:17 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
https://moulinrougemusical.com
The Outsiders Musical (including upcoming tour dates)
https://outsidersmusical.com
Broadway.com (for general show info, tickets, and news)
https://www.broadway.com
TKTS Discount Tickets (for half-price Broadway tickets)
https://www.tdf.org/discount-ticket-programs/tkts-by-tdf
BroadwaySF (for touring Broadway productions in SF)
https://www.broadwaysf.com