"Back yourself and your ideas": a day in the life of Founder Creative's Tom Gent

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(Image credit: Tom Gent)

Tom Gent is the Co-Founder & Head of Creative of Founder Creative, an award-winning content agency with a passion for bespoke immersive storytelling in the world of sport and gaming. With an expansive career in media and entertainment, Tom has worked for huge industry names like BBC Sport and EA, as well as producing the official 2016 Euros film and covering several Summer and Winter Olympics.

In 2020 Tom leveraged his creative flair to co-found Founder Creative. Since then he has worked with clients such as McLaren, Mercedes, and Supercell, bringing innovative and original content to a global audience. As part of our Day in the Life series, I caught up with Tom to discuss his career journey, the rise of AI and the key to making great sports documentaries.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot).