The Logan Bartlett Show

EP 144: Jeffrey Katzenberg & Sujay Jaswa (WndrCo) on What Startup Founders Can Steal From Hollywood

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May 23, 2025
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Sujay Jaswa
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Jeffrey Katzenberg
Jeffrey Katzenberg, a Hollywood icon and DreamWorks co-founder, joins Sujay Jaswa, former Dropbox CFO, to delve into the intersection of tech and media as co-founders of WndrCo. They discuss the art of storytelling as a vital tool for startups, share insights on navigating the cultural differences between tech and entertainment, and reflect on the transformative power of AI in these industries. Additionally, they touch on the emotional challenges of investing and the mission behind their innovative approaches to parenting in the digital age.
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ANECDOTE

Katzenberg's Unique Sleep Pattern

  • Jeffrey Katzenberg sleeps only about five hours every night naturally and has done so since he was 15.
  • He rarely suffers jet lag and equates his waking hours to a competitive advantage in productivity and creativity.
INSIGHT

Storytelling Links to Founding

  • Storytelling shares core traits with great founding: persistence, vision, ambition.
  • Katzenberg uses storytelling experience to help founder CEOs effectively communicate and scale their companies.
ANECDOTE

Genesis of the WndrCo Partnership

  • Katzenberg and Sujay Jaswa met through mutual contacts and bonded over a shared vision to form WndrCo.
  • Their partnership combined Katzenberg’s Hollywood insight with Jaswa’s Silicon Valley experience and grew through daily conversations.
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