From Tech CEO to Hollywood Director: Building a Feature Film from Scratch with Nick Wilkinson

"Building a feature film is every bit as hard as building a company." After leading technology companies through billion-dollar operations and successful acquisitions, Nick Wilkinson decided to start over—this time in Hollywood. In this episode, Nick shares the behind-the-scenes story of producing Death on the Brandywine, the unexpected similarities between entrepreneurship and filmmaking, and the leadership principles that have remained constant throughout every chapter of his career. From fundraising and casting to creative vision and learning to let go, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone building something meaningful. Key Takeaways Reinvention doesn't end after one successful career. Building a film isn't much different than building a startup. Raising capital is only the beginning—the real challenge is execution. Leadership is about creating environments where people do their best work. Great teams outperform great individuals. Letting go is one of the hardest parts of leadership. Every first project comes with expensive lessons. Creativity and business discipline must coexist. Independent filmmaking requires relentless persistence. Success often comes from following curiosity rather than rigid plans. Film Information 🌐 Website: https://deathonthebrandywine.com 📺 Watch Death on the Brandywine: Amazon Prime Video Apple TV 📸 Instagram: @deathonthebrandywine 📘 Facebook: Death on the Brandywine