The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where entrepreneurship and creativity converge, bridging the gap between the business and arts worlds.

In this inaugural episode, we have a very special guest: Karthik Puvvada, aka KP, the mastermind behind the acclaimed "Build in Public Podcast."

KP, known as "The Build in Public Guy," takes us on his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in India to pursuing his dreams in the US, a tale of self-belief, courage, and mental resilience.

In the interview, KP shares invaluable insights on navigating our own journeys, including: 
  • The significance of "building in public" for artists & founders
  • Prioritizing prolific output over perfectionism
  • Overcoming mental resistance and self-doubt
  • Excelling in the long game: mastering the decades
  • Decoding the secrets of Twitter and growth tactics
  • Using fun as a guiding principle for artistic pursuits
  • Building a strong bridge between artists and founders
If you're ready, then let's delve into the mind of KP, a true advocate for uplifting others and embracing a win/win mentality.
Let's Go!
Jim

KP LINKS

- The Build in Public Podcast
- Twitter

JIM KROFT LINKS

- Jim on Twitter
-  Jim's Substack
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What is The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft?

🎙️ The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft

This podcast is for creatives who’ve chosen the long road.

Each week, I take one aspect of the creative life — a breakthrough, a challenge, or a tool that’s helping me — and share what I’m learning from the inside.

I started the show because I couldn’t find what I needed: a companion for the real challenges of making art while building a life around it.

The podcast swings between the psychological traps we face and the practical tools that keep me going. It moves between mindset and method — but always comes back to how we keep showing up.

I’m Jim, your host. I’ve lived a long life in the arts — full of meteoric highs and humbling lows.
Here are a few stops from the journey:

🎸 Released 7 records — from major labels to van tours
🎥 Filmed 6 feature docs, screened at 200+ festivals
🧠 Built a creative business in Berlin since 2013
✍️ Top 1% on Substack for weekly consistency
📈 Raised nearly €100K for refugee & Ukraine war efforts
🎧 The Creative Life has hit the Apple Podcast charts

Thanks for being here,
Jim

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