Entertainment

Kristen Rose on making the IMDb Hot Actresses & Beyond 2019 List

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5 years ago

March 7, 2020

Whether award functions, red carpet events, or movie screenings, these glamorous celebrations are meant to showcase the productions and the actors who bring us entertainment. Yet, what’s the point of the work they do or any of the star-studded events unless they appear on the IMDb charts? It’s no secret that most actors and actresses, directors, producers, and, let’s not forget, audiences, look to IMDb as proof of accomplishment, a place to read reviews, and as a resource for ratings and other interesting information. One person who recently made the IMDb “Hot Actress & Beyond” 2019 list is the lovely and talented Kristen Rose, an actress and model you should keep on your radar.

“When first hearing about it, I didn’t know how to react or what to think, I was just shocked.” Rose says. “But, undoubtedly, it’s great, and I’m very happy & grateful”

For the Los Angeles-based Rose, who gained recognition for one of her commercials with Sephora for the skincare brand Murad as well as the Eddie Alcazar-directed sci-fi movie, “Perfect,” the feature on IMDb is the cherry on top of an exceptional year. Since her acting debut in 2015, Rose is attracting attention as one of the most versatile stars owing to her presence and performance in “My Alien Girlfriend” and “Driven Under.” The latter placed a spot at the Golden State Film Festival held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in February 2020.

“Looking back, from Guam to Houston and now LA, the journey to becoming an actress and now to rank #111 on IMDb’s 2019 Hot Actresses and Beyond and Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood feels so unreal. When I chose to pursue acting, I knew I wanted to narrate stories and captivate the audience with the film they are watching. If I have been able to do even a bit of it to date, I would consider myself very fortunate as an artist,” she said.

Along with acting, Rose is also a social media influencer and model. As for juggling different tasks, she says dedication and passion are key to it all. “Since having moved to LA I found that the simple act of observing brought out my best self for this film industry. Now, having spent more than four years in LA, I have learned that there is no one whose opinion would make my work any less. This city has helped me build positivity, connections, and a better mindset,” she says.

While Rose is still on the path to accomplishing bigger goals, she believes she has earned her due through the IMDb listing and looks forward to future projects that her future holds.

Entertainment

Going Public: The Groundbreaking Series Transforming How Americans Invest

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1 month ago

May 16, 2025

Jonathan Grilli

In a media landscape saturated with reality TV and startup showcases, Going Public stands apart, not just as a show but as a movement. Now in its third season, the interactive series invites viewers to do more than just watch entrepreneurs chase success. It gives them the tools and the opportunity to invest in startups in real time, democratizing access to early-stage funding and reshaping how ordinary Americans engage with entrepreneurship and wealth-building.

Launched by Todd M. Goldberg, a former MedTech executive who hit a frustrating wall while preparing his company for a Nasdaq IPO, Going Public was born from a moment of personal disillusionment.

“When I brought a list of interested friends and colleagues to the Chairman of the Board,” Goldberg recalls, “he explained that all the IPO shares were reserved for institutional investors. That was my epiphany. I just knew that was wrong. Regular people should have a chance to invest in IPOs, but it needed to go even further.”

That insight became the foundation for Going Public, a hybrid of entrepreneurial storytelling and financial access that offers retail investors a seat at the table usually reserved for venture capitalists and insiders. The show brings audiences inside the capital-raising journey of startups, often before they go public, and leverages a powerful innovation: its “Click-to-Invest” feature.

“The bottom line with Click-to-Invest is that it’s seamless,” says Goldberg. “Viewers can go from watching the show to literally clicking a button. It feels more like a Shopify or Amazon checkout than a traditional investment process.”

This accessibility is central to the show’s mission: to educate, inspire, and empower everyday people to participate in early-stage investing. Unlike financial news channels that target seasoned traders, Going Public merges entertainment with financial literacy, using real startup stories to highlight the risks, rewards, and realities of entrepreneurship. It’s financial content with emotional stakes, real people, and tangible outcomes.

Season 3 reflects how far the show has come and where it’s going. With more celebrity involvement, including gaming icon Ninja backing the cashew milk startup Nutcase, and a strategic partnership with the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Going Public has widened its reach while deepening its cultural relevance.

“How do you make this mainstream?” Goldberg says. “The concept was The Apprentice meets Shark Tank meets IPO, but with a twist. Viewers aren’t just spectators, they’re stakeholders.”

The show’s selection of featured companies is another defining element. Startups are chosen not just for their growth potential but also for their mission, relatability, and cultural resonance. In Season 3, that includes everything from disruptive wellness brands to tech-enabled platforms, each paired with guidance from top-tier venture capitalists and Silicon Valley mentors.

This season also introduces a livestream finale, a format innovation designed to create a real-time, high-stakes environment where viewers can watch, decide, and invest together. It adds urgency and community to the investing experience, aligning with the show’s values of transparency and participation.

One of the most surprising and meaningful outcomes has been the personal stories from viewers who never imagined themselves as investors. “We’ve heard from teachers, nurses, and even students who said this was their first time investing and they felt confident doing it because the show made it accessible,” Goldberg shares. “It’s not just about money, it’s about empowerment.”

Looking ahead, Goldberg and his team have ambitious plans. They aim to expand the format to new platforms, explore international adaptations, and build out educational tools so viewers not only invest but understand what they’re investing in. The goal isn’t just more participation. It’s smarter participation.

In a world where capital often feels distant, technical, and exclusionary, Going Public brings the financial journey down to earth and into the hands of the people. It’s not just a show. It’s a redefinition of how business stories are told and how wealth can be created and shared.