Netflix's Ted Sorendos and Tyler Perry Talk About Defying Conventional Wisdom to Jumpstart More Diverse Talent

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Ted Sorendos and Tyler Perry talk about their crossover moments in the entertainment industry. Ted shares how he used a non-Hollywood approach to jumpstart more diverse talent. Together, they provide inspiration for what's possible when you build a new ecosystem with deep cultural impact.

To achieve true cultural impact, follow authentic storytelling and spot untapped consumer needs. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, filmmaker and entrepreneur Tyler Perry and Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos talk with host Reid Hoffman about redefining culture, evaluating the playing field, and ignoring conventional wisdom. Sarandos explains how scaling the personal touch of curation and taking risks evolved Netflix into a streaming juggernaut. Perry shares insights about the importance of ownership and how creating his own seat at the table spawned the largest film production company in the U.S.

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