Jacob Stiller

From cutting Halo montages to crafting high-impact content for the energy and tech world, Jacob Stiller’s story is one of passion, hustle, and a whole lot of creative grit. What started as DIY GoPro edits turned into a career that’s taken him around the world, co-founding Creator House Media and shaping Digital Wildcatters’ signature style. He opens up about the wild ride, from freelancing through the pandemic to turning storytelling into a powerful tool for industry innovation. Whether it's navigating the highs and lows of content creation or finding new ways to engage an audience, Jacob proves that a mix of adaptability, curiosity, and a camera can take you pretty much anywhere. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Jacob Stiller 01:30 - Who is Jacob Stiller 02:40 - Early Passion for Art 04:10 - Early Passion for Video Editing 09:15 - Hurricane Katrina 13:12 - Your Family 14:07 - Parents' Jobs After Katrina 19:50 - Katrina Impact 20:42 - What's Next 25:48 - Working at TGI Fridays 27:10 - Importance of College Education 29:50 - Jacob's Journey to Digital Wildcatters 33:40 - Timeshare Theory Explained 36:36 - Traveling with Mac 38:55 - First Trip to Denver 42:53 - Origin of Yes Theory 46:00 - Gary Vaynerchuk and Hustle Culture 49:10 - Filming Gary Vaynerchuk Experience 52:13 - Meeting Collin and Digital Wildcatters 56:57 - COVID-19 Impact on Content Creation 58:14 - Jacob's Role in Digital Wildcatters 59:58 - Future of Digital Wildcatters Content https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters