This special episode of Magic Hour Podcast takes us to the floor of Web Summit 2026 for a collection of candid, on-the-ground conversations about marketing, new media, and the creator economy.
I asked founders to ride the escalator with me and answer one question about their industry in under one minute, just as long as it takes to reach the top. Through these quick, on-the-spot interviews, we explore what’s changing right now. How people are earning attention, building community, telling stories, partnering with brands, and navigating platforms (and AI) in real time.
Part recap, part trend report, part love letter to the builders in the room, this episode highlights the voices and ideas shaping where marketing and media are headed next.
Featured guests include:
- Victoria Cowan, Founder of Wordplay Creative
- Nina Bader, Manager of Water at Foresight Canada
- Emily Cooper, Founder of Emily Cooper Photography
- Jenn Wint, Founder of Wint Communications
- Ida Cummings, Founder of Wonderful Ida
- Karolina Wudniak, Founder and Book Designer of Paper Wing Studio
- Kataneh Sherkat, Co-Founder of Bridge Strategies
- Caroline Wakefield, Founder of Soul Strong Communications
- Morgan McGuire, Founder of Solara Creative
- Glynis Tao, Founder of Chase Your Dreams Consulting
Featured Clips
We had so much fun creating these escalator interviews at Web Summit 2026. There’s something special about capturing founders in the moment, right in the middle of building, learning, and leading in real time. This post is a compilation of the conversations that stood out most, featuring a few of our favourite founder interviews and the insights we’re still thinking about.
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