On with Kara Swisher

More Burn Book with Ted Sarandos

Mar 14, 2024
Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix and a key player in its success, joins for a candid chat about the wild world of 90s tech culture. He reflects on his brief journalism stint and the transformative impact of tech on media. They tackle the rise of AI in creative spaces and the importance of protecting creators' rights from misuse. Additionally, Ted shares insights on the evolving landscape of partnerships and accountability in tech leadership, advocating for diversity and responsible innovation in the industry.
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ADVICE

Interviewing Advice

  • Conduct interviews like a conversation, unafraid to ask what everyone thinks.
  • Treat each interview as if it were your last with that person.
INSIGHT

Tech's Hidden Motives

Kara Swisher wished tech companies were more upfront about their capitalist motives. Their performative "do-gooder" attitude obscured their real intentions.

ANECDOTE

Early Silicon Valley

Sarandos recalls his first visit to Silicon Valley in 1999, observing mountains of boxes from various dot-com companies. He found the playground-like offices prevalent in some tech companies odd.

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