# The Founder’s Second Act: From Software Exits to a Bold Media Bet with Jason Kiesel

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Podcast: [Growth Capital Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-capital-podcast-7115193)
Published: 2026-04-28T11:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://hiretomorrow.podbean.com/e/the-founder-s-second-act-from-software-exits-to-a-bold-media-bet-with-jason-kiesel/
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## Resource

🎬 Growth Capital Podcast — Episode 74 🎬 What happens after a successful exit? For many founders, it’s not retirement—it’s reinvention. In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Jason Kiesel, Co-founder & CEO of Packed House Pictures, to explore what comes after building, scaling, and exiting a company—twice. Jason shares how he went from GovTech entrepreneur to media founder, why he’s betting on vertical storytelling, and how new content formats are reshaping the economics of entertainment. This is a conversation about second acts, emerging markets, and what it really means to build again from scratch. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why founders struggle more with idle time than failure The rise of vertical micro-content and its billion-dollar potential How indie creators are being underserved by traditional distribution Why platform models scale faster than project-based businesses How AI is transforming production, hiring, and creative workflows 🌐 Connect with Jason: Website: https://linktr.ee/jasonkiesel Email: jason@packed-house.com 🚀 Whether you're a founder post-exit, an investor tracking new markets, or an operator thinking about your next move—this episode delivers real insight. 👉 Watch now, subscribe, and drop a comment: What would your “second act” look like?

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