Democratizing Top-Quality Video Production with Lee Firestone of OpenReel

Lee Firestone is the CEO of OpenReel, a patented remote video capture technology that allows teams to direct and capture 4K video remotely through a user's phone, which replaces the need for a camera crew. Publishers, agencies, and Fortune 500 companies are utilizing OpenReel's technology for everything from client testimonials, interviews and internal comms to content from key opinion leaders. Lee is responsible for the company’s growth strategy and execution, and he comes to OpenReel with 15 years of digital marketing and sales experience.

Prior to OpenReel, Lee founded Baystone Media, a website and social business that he grew to over 7000 clients which was later acquired by Internet Brands (Hellman & Friedman).

In this episode…

Video content production is the new normal for different types of business. Still, there's only one problem: not everyone has the budget, manpower, and expertise to produce top-quality videos on a regular basis. But thanks to OpenReel, businesses can now direct and capture 4K video remotely through a user's phone, replacing the need for a camera crew. 

Lee Firestone is the person at the helm at OpenReel, and he is excited about the traction they are getting. But behind the scenes, there is the journey, the technology, and people making it all come together.

In this episode of Inspired Insider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz goes behind the mic (and camera) with Lee Firestone of OpenReel to talk about the OpenReel technology, people, and processes. They discuss how the idea for OpenReel came about, the best use cases of OpenReel, how podcasters can use OpenReel in their shows, and the low and proud moments of Lee's entrepreneurial journey. Stay tuned.