The Creative Executive Launches YouTube Series and Business Education Platform
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 08, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Creative Executive, a new media and education platform, launches its inaugural YouTube series and business education program on October 8, 2026. The series, co-hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Harry Smith and filmmaker and technologist Siddhi Sundar, aims to bridge the gap between creative talent and business acumen, offering practical insights to emerging creatives.
Smith and Sundar, who have extensive experience in the entertainment and technology industries, have designed the platform to address the unique challenges faced by professionals at the intersection of art, business, and technology. The ten-episode first season features conversations with leading voices in entertainment, media, and beyond, including Will Smith, Todd Black, Caleeb Pinkett, Chris Spencer, and MAJOR.
Will Smith, the global superstar and co-founder of Smith Global Media, will discuss his experiences in creative partnership, family enterprise, and the business of making a career last across decades. Todd Black, producer of films such as The Pursuit of Happyness and The Equalizer franchise, will share insights on building a career and a business simultaneously. Caleeb Pinkett, executive producer of Cobra Kai and After Earth, will delve into the importance of discipline in creative success. Chris Spencer, co-creator of Real Husbands of Hollywood and a longtime award-show head writer, will step into the spotlight to discuss his journey from behind the scenes. MAJOR, the platinum-selling and Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter, will share his experiences in building an independent music career without a major label.
The season also includes a dedicated episode on the business partnership between Harry Smith and his brother, Will Smith, as well as an in-depth look at the film distribution economics through Smith Global Media. An episode will explore Harry Smith’s decades of real estate development and construction experience, including projects with leading hospitality brands such as Capella, Starwood Hotels, and W Hotels. Another episode will focus on mentorship, co-hosted by Harry Smith and Siddhi Sundar, offering guidance on finding and becoming the kind of mentor a creative career requires.
Each episode is paired with accompanying business frameworks, case studies, and playbooks, including guidance on integrating AI into creative workflows without sacrificing authorship or voice. The platform is designed to help artists, founders, and entertainment professionals build sustainable careers and businesses around their creative work.
The Creative Executive is a media and education platform that pairs long-form conversations with curriculum, frameworks, and case studies drawn from builders across entertainment, music, technology, and business. Co-founded by entrepreneur Harry Smith and filmmaker-technologist Siddhi Sundar, the platform aims to transform creative talent into a career and a career into a sustainable, fulfilling enterprise.
Wispr Flow, the official voice partner of The Creative Executive, is building the voice layer for how people work. Founded in 2021 by Tanay Kothari and Sahaj Garg, Wispr Flow works across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, and its Notetaker turns meetings and conversations into notes people can actually use.
Novus Global, an elite executive coaching firm, is partnering with The Creative Executive to support leaders in expanding their capacity and elevating their leadership. Novus Global takes a rigorous, transformational approach to help leaders turn bold possibilities into meaningful, measurable outcomes.
The launch of The Creative Executive marks a significant step in addressing the growing needs of the modern creative economy, providing a comprehensive resource for professionals seeking to navigate the business landscape while maintaining their artistic integrity.