As platforms shift and audiences become increasingly fragmented, today’s most successful creators are thinking beyond viral moments to build enduring businesses, loyal communities, and long-term IP. This conversation explores what it takes to move from attention to sustainable cultural relevance and the ecosystem helping make that possible.
Sisto is Co-Founder & CEO of Chronicle Studios, an AI-driven media company backed by Patron, Point72 Ventures & others. Previously, Sisto was a Partner at Eric Schmidt's First Spark Ventures and an investor at In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture arm. He currently serves as advisor and board member to a number of startups and VC firms. Sisto holds a PhD in AI and Quantum Simulation from Stanford University.
Fred Asquith
TikTok Film & TV Creator
Fred Asquith is a movie critic and podcaster @fredasquithonfilm, providing accessible insight into the world of the cinephile. In the past 12 months he has interviewed the likes of James Cameron, Rachel McAdams and Stanley Tucci to viral acclaim, as well as appeared as 1 of 3 featured panelists on the UK broadcast of the 2026 Academy Awards.
