{"podcast":{"title":"Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics","slug":"entrepreneurs-executives-eccentrics-7071894","podcast_index_feed_id":7071894,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6197004/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/entrepreneurs-executives-eccentrics--6197004","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2fbdc90f6b33700c3ae25d435b93c79.jpg","author":"Scott Turman","episode_count":68,"summary":"Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics\" is a new podcast exploring the world of business through in-depth interviews with a diverse range of guests, hosted by Scott Turman. From visionary entrepreneurs who have turned dreams into successful ventures, to accomplished executives shaping industries, and eccentric personalities with unique approaches to business and life, Scott navigates through their stories with a blend of curiosity and expertise. Gain valuable insights, learn from the experiences of trailblazers, and be inspired by the resilience, creativity, and unconventional wisdom of the individuals who have left an indelible mark on the business landscape. \"Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics\" will grow into your go-to source for engaging narratives that celebrate the multifaceted world of leadership and innovation.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T14:20:21.335153+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurs-executives-eccentrics-7071894"},"episode":{"title":"Haleh Shoa on Preserving Family History Through Photo Organization and Digital Archives","slug":"haleh-shoa-on-preserving-family-history-through-photo-organization-and-digital-archives","published_at":"2026-02-23T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurs-executives-eccentrics-7071894/haleh-shoa-on-preserving-family-history-through-photo-organization-and-digital-archives","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurs-executives-eccentrics-7071894","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/haleh-shoa-on-preserving-family-history-through-photo-organization-and-digital-archives--70226234","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70226234/418630672_44100_2_3349a0d37ff2c.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Haleh Shoa, founder of the Los Angeles-based archiving studio Picturli, joins Scott Turman to discuss the vital importance of preserving family history through professional photo and video organization. Haleh shares her journey from advertising executive to \"photo manager,\" a transition sparked by her own family's experience as refugees fleeing the Iranian Revolution with nothing but their photographs. The conversation explores the technical and emotional challenges of managing “analog mountains” consisting of boxes of photos, old slides, and outdated digital media like CDs. Haleh explains how her team turns these items into searchable, high quality digital libraries. She describes her unique business model, which balances manual curation with modern technology, and discusses the strategic decisions behind scaling a high touch service business. From uncovering 19th century family secrets to navigating the risks of climate change on physical assets, this episode highlights why our visual legacies are worth the investment. Takeaways Picturli is a specialized studio focusing on the chronological organization and digitization of analog and digital media. Context is key: Redating and renaming files during digitization is what makes a photo collection searchable and usable. The \"Circle of Life\": The business often moves assets from analog to digital and back to high-end, space-saving digital photo books. Manual Curation vs. AI: While AI helps with facial recognition, human experts are required to curate collections based on family history and emotional value. Scaling Challenges: Haleh discusses the \"scary\" necessity of saying no to the wrong clients to maintain high standards and healthy margins. Risk Management: With the rise of global warming, digitizing p…","meta_description":"In this episode, Haleh Shoa, founder of the Los Angeles-based archiving studio Picturli, joins Scott Turman to discuss the vital importance of preserving…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1387,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/entrepreneurs-executives-eccentrics-7071894/episodes/haleh-shoa-on-preserving-family-history-through-photo-organization-and-digital-archives/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurs-executives-eccentrics-7071894/haleh-shoa-on-preserving-family-history-through-photo-organization-and-digital-archives.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}