There are many paths that can lead to a vertical career — and today’s guest, Steinar Bakke, is the perfect example.

Born in Norway, Steinar started his journey in the army before moving to the United States to study Software Engineering. After successfully working as a software developer, he asked himself: why not try something completely new?

This mindset took him all the way to Australia 🌏, where he worked both as a head chef and an actor. When the pandemic hit, life pressed pause — and he returned to his roots in engineering back in Norway.

Today, Steinar has been living in South Korea 🇰🇷 for nearly three years, fully embracing the career that truly fulfills him: acting and modeling. He continues to travel the world for jobs ✈️ and hopes to bring his work to Europe in 2026.

His first experiences shooting verticals? Let’s just say… unforgettable 😄

In this episode, we talk about:
 ✨ His unconventional career journey
 🎬 The evolution of the vertical industry
 🌍 Life and work across different countries
 🔥 Lessons learned along the way

And one surprising fact: Steinar once worked as a chef in a German restaurant — and is basically a pro when it comes to cooking Schweinshaxe 🍖🇩🇪

A conversation full of insights, humor, and inspiration — don’t miss it! 🎧

Some Verticals with Steinar Bakke:

Desire Under Our Uniforms (Kalos TV)

The God of Speed: the Legend Returns (Netshort)

Love's Second Chance (Kalos TV)

Jilted! Now Im Exs Stepmother (Kalos TV)

Return of That Banished Girl (ShortMax)