Leanne Linsky: From Comedian to Entrepreneur—Building the Future of Live Comedy with Plauzzable

What happens when a comedian turns years of performing into a mission to reinvent how we experience live comedy?In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Leanne Linsky, comedian turned entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Plauzzable, a live comedy platform connecting comedians, producers, venues, and fans through online and in-person experiences.Leanne’s journey began with a comedy class in 2001 and eventually took her to New York, where she performed, produced shows, hosted weekly comedy events, and created her own critically acclaimed one-woman show. But after moving to Los Angeles, she encountered a problem many performers face: finding audiences, creating opportunities, and making a sustainable living from comedy can be incredibly difficult.That challenge inspired Leanne to think differently.After experimenting with online comedy events, earning a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship from UC Irvine, and joining an incubator, she created Plauzzable—a platform designed specifically for live comedy.In this conversation, Leanne shares the story behind Plauzzable, the challenges of building a new comedy platform, and why she believes technology can make live entertainment more accessible without losing the connection and energy of a real-time audience.We explore the future of comedy, supporting independent creators, building an audience, entrepreneurship, innovation, and what happens when a performer decides to become the entrepreneur behind the stage.If you love comedy, entrepreneurship, creativity, or stories about turning a personal frustration into a completely new opportunity, this episode is for you.Create your free Plauzzable account and discover live comedy:PlauzzableConnect with Leanne Linsky:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTube