Episode 020
How theatre and 100 million people seeing my life helped me become a better person and entrepreneur
with Jaytesh Calpakkam
Jaytesh Calpakkam has a story unlike any I've ever heard before.
He is an actor, director, and entrepreneur. He is a CoFounder of The Internet Generation (learn more below) and over 100 million people have seen a web series called Fuck Buddies that Jaytesh acted in and directed - oh and it's based on one of his previous relationships 😲
While they were still dating, him and his ex-girlfriend decided to create a show based on their relationship and now over 100 million people have seen it. Wild!!
In this episode, Jaytesh talks about:
How theatre helped him discover who he is and how to be his authentic self
The ups and downs of running a company with some close friends
The complexities of acting and directing a show with his girlfriend (now ex) based on their relationship
Learning American culture from playing Grand Theft Auto with his friends and how that put him in hot water while on an Instagram Live
The discomfort and the reward of opening up to his parents and relatives
Where you can find Jaytesh and The Internet Generation online:
Fuck Buddies Web Series (I don't think it's available in the US😢)
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