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Katzenberg Says Hollywood Facing Existential Issues
Sep 8, 2023
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder of DreamWorks Animation and board member at Aura, discusses the Hollywood writer's and actor's strike. Marcus Shaw, CEO at AltFinance, talks about helping students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities explore a future in finance. They also discuss challenges and opportunities in Hollywood, the lack of recruitment from HBCUs by Wall Street, and the challenges of understanding and transitioning to alternative investments.
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- Jeffrey Katzenberg discussed the implications of AI on the entertainment industry and the challenges faced by writers and studios due to structural changes.
- Marcus Shaw highlighted Alt Finance's mission to promote diversity in finance and provide opportunities for students from historically black colleges and universities.
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Aura: Addressing Online Crime and Providing Protection for Families
Aura is a company that aims to combat online crime by offering comprehensive protection for families. With the increasing number of online scams and cyber threats, Aura has developed a platform that provides features such as identity and credit protection, anti-virus measures, AI-powered call and message protection, and parental controls. The company's goal is to simplify the process of safeguarding individuals and their families from online crime, offering a wide range of features and functions to cater to different needs. Aura's success has attracted high-profile board members, including Jeffrey Katzenberg and Robert Downey Jr.
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