Closer Look
Chance Olufson
Age: 20
Education: On a break from Oregon State University
Company: Cascara Films
What the company does: Provides high-end video production services to commercial and private clients, on topics ranging from advertisements to weddings
Outside funding: None. Bootstrapping
What is your ultimate vision for your company? The ultimate vision I have for Cascara Films LLC is to grow it (and our reputation) into an industry-leading commercial video production company and potentially an equipment rental house as well.
Do you ever feel like you are missing out on anything because you are following this path at such a young age? Because of starting my company at such a young age, I certainly do feel like I'm "missing" things that other people my age are doing. However, I wouldn't necessarily say I'm "missing out" on most of those things. I guess I'd rather have a more financially secure future than party every weekend.
Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? I didn't always want to be an entrepreneur. I actually wanted to be an airline pilot most of my childhood. (And still want to get my license!) Even though this isn't what I saw myself doing when I was younger, I'm happy with where I'm at and where I'm going.
Where do you go for advice or support? When I need advice and/or support, I start with people that are living the life I want, both in and out of the video industry. As much as I'm tempted to ask family and friends, they're not living the life I want in the future.
