01Executive
Sohaib Salahuddin
Founder / CEO
Just $tart Media
Podcast, Video & Content Production for Founders and Brands
A content creation and video production studio for founders, startups and finance brands, working with clients in the USA, Europe and the Middle East.
237M+Organic Views
Generated across client shows, brand films, and social channels.
88+Productions Shipped
High-stakes commercial campaigns, explainers, and long-form podcasts.
8+Enterprise Partners
Trusted by category leaders including Pepsi, Suzuki, TCL, and Clear.
#1Ranked Shows
Top business, venture, and creator podcasts produced in Pakistan.
We build the digital media presence of founders and brands through podcasts, explainers and always-on social content.
Selected Work: Podcasts, Explainers, Reels and Commercials
Finance podcasts, fintech explainers, startup founder interviews and high-retention vertical edits for category leaders.
Services: From Script to Social Distribution
From format development and 4K multi-camera production to video editing, color grading and social media distribution.
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Creative Direction & Scriptwriting
We architect the story before the cameras roll. Scriptwriting, format treatments, episode briefs, and visual pacing designed to hold attention from the first second.
Format Development · Scriptwriting · Creative Direction
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Podcast & Video Production (4K Multi-Camera)
Multi-camera 4K cinema rigs, broadcast-grade audio engineering, and dynamic studio lighting. Built for high-profile executive interviews, commercial sets, and studio podcast setups in Karachi and worldwide.
4K Cinema Capture · Audio Engineering · Studio Lighting
03
Video Editing, Color Grading & Sound Design
Professional video editing services: story assembly, frame-accurate pacing, DaVinci Resolve color grading and custom sound design that gives every cut broadcast weight.
Editorial Assembly · DaVinci Color Grade · Sound Mastering
04
Short-Form Social Media Content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok)
Social media content at scale: we turn every long-form episode into 15+ Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikToks per month with custom kinetic typography and hook architecture.
9:16 Short Form · Kinetic Typography · Algorithmic Distribution
Founders, Investors and Creators We Produce For
Long-term content partners across finance, venture capital, entertainment and the creator economy.
Partner
01Finance & Venture
Junaid Iqbal
Entrepreneur & Investor
Founder & CEO, Salt Ventures · Former MD, Careem
Partner
02Content & Culture
Junaid Akram
Content Creator & Podcaster
GanjiSwag · 4.7M+ Followers
Partner
03Music & Entertainment
Saif Ali Khan
Singer · Actor · Musician
Dilon Ka Wazeer · Tamasha Season 4 Winner
Partner
04Explainer Series
Shehzad Ghias
Comedian, Writer & Podcast Host
The Pakistan Experience
Partner
05Podcast Production
Faizan Sadi Syed
Founder, Entrepreneur & Podcast Host
East River · DigiTales
What Our Clients Say
“We gave Just Start Media our raw footage and the basic idea. They turned it into sharp, engaging finance content that looked incredibly polished. They really know how to make information-heavy content feel exciting.”
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Brands We've Produced Content For
Direct-to-brand commercial productions, corporate explainers, and creator-led campaigns for category leaders.
Meet the Production Team
Directors, lead editors, colorists and motion designers producing for clients worldwide from our Karachi studio.
02Operations
Shafiq Siddiqui
Founder / CCOO
03Lead Editorial
Muhammad Ahmed
Chief Editor
04Post-Production
Moin Naeem
Video Editor
05Post-Production
Sheryar Mithani
Video Editor
06Post-Production
Salman Butt
Video Editor
07Motion & Design
Zaid Hussain
Graphic Designer
01
Offline & Story Assembly
Narrative pacing, multi-cam sync, and frame-accurate comedy/drama editing.
02
DaVinci Color Science
ACES pipeline color grading, skin-tone calibration, and cinema finishing.
03
Broadcast Sound Design
Podcast audio mastering, dialogue cleanup, and dynamic spatial mix.
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Kinetic Motion & Type
Custom kinetic typography, title design, and algorithmic 9:16 animation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on remote production workflows, turnaround timelines, deliverables, and international engagements.
01How much does podcast production cost?
How much does podcast production cost?
Pricing is tailored to your production scope — ranging from full in-studio 4K multi-camera shoots to remote audio mastering and video editing for existing footage. Typical engagements range from individual pilot episodes to comprehensive monthly retainers. Contact us with your project details for exact figures.
02Do you work with clients outside Pakistan?
Do you work with clients outside Pakistan?
Yes. We produce and edit remotely for founders, startups, venture funds, and creators across the USA, Europe, and the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia). Our remote workflow handles cloud-based raw footage ingestion, frame-accurate review links, and localized delivery across international time zones.
03How fast is turnaround for video editing?
How fast is turnaround for video editing?
Standard turnaround for full-length podcast episodes and explainers is 3 to 5 business days from footage delivery. Expedited rush deliveries for urgent announcements or high-frequency vertical social clips can be completed within 24 to 48 hours.
04Can you edit footage we record ourselves?
Can you edit footage we record ourselves?
Yes. Many of our international clients record locally or via high-bitrate remote recording platforms such as Riverside or SquadCast. We handle multi-cam synchronization, color grading, audio leveling, custom graphics, and pacing.
05How many short-form clips do we get per episode?
How many short-form clips do we get per episode?
Our Vertical Content Engine typically extracts 10 to 20 high-retention 9:16 cuts per full-length episode, complete with kinetic typography, hooks, and platform-optimized aspect ratios for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
06Which time zones do you cover?
Which time zones do you cover?
Our studio team actively covers GMT, CET, EST, and Gulf Standard Time (GST), ensuring seamless communication, real-time Slack/WhatsApp collaboration, and rapid overnight delivery cycles for Western clients.
Start Your Project
Have a podcast, explainer or campaign in mind? We work remotely with founders and brands across the USA, Europe and the Middle East.
Commission Discipline
Target Delivery
Configured brief: Podcast Launch targeted for Standard (3-4 weeks).
Channels
Studio
Karachi, Pakistan
Available for commissions worldwide