Co-founders Colt Waller and Ryder McNeal return to share how Prevo Streaming is revolutionizing the world of short films by giving student filmmakers a platform to shine and connect with industry pros.
Join us on the Startup Storybook podcast for an engaging follow-up with Colt Waller and Ryder McNeal, co-founders of Prevo Streaming. Both SMU film alumni, they recount their paths from aspiring producers to creating a service that rescues high-quality student short films from hard drives. Ryder, returning from a prior episode, and Colt discuss how cold calls ignited their partnership, Prevo's growth from a basic app to a hub with newsletters, podcasts, and talent spotlights, and the scrappy drive fueling success in Hollywood.
In this episode, they explore balancing jobs, grad school, and startup demands, the power of optimism and collaboration, and how SMU's outsider status sparked innovation. They offer advice for college entrepreneurs on starting early, persisting, and acting on ideas via competitions or side hustles. Tune in to learn how Prevo builds a filmmaker pipeline and inspires your own ventures.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:40 Colt’s Background and Journey to Prevo
02:30 Ryder’s Story and the Spark for Prevo
09:00 The Problem Prevo Solves for Student Filmmakers
12:00 Evolving Prevo: From Streaming to Spotlighting Talent
18:00 Balancing School, Jobs, and Startup Growth
22:00 Challenges in the Film Industry and Staying Optimistic
30:00 Lessons in Collaboration and Thinking Outside the Box
48:35 Advice for Freshmen: Start Now and Find Balance
52:45 Wrapping Up: Where to Find Prevo
Discover More about Colt and Ryder below:Prevo Streaming: https://prevostreaming.com/LinkedIn (Colt): https://www.linkedin.com/in/colt-wallerLinkedIn (Ryder): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryder-mcneal
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