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Rapid Disney+ growth, Predicting preference with Qloo's Alex Elias, OK Boomer: Zehra Naqvi's Z-list | E1384

Feb 11, 2022

Alex Elias, CEO of Qloo, discusses how his AI company deciphers taste and cultural correlations through machine learning. He reveals Qloo's API model and its transformative impact on businesses aiming to enhance customer experiences. Later, Zehra Naqvi of Republic dives into her work as an investment associate, detailing her innovative Z-list, which connects startups with investors. The conversation covers generational perspectives on investing, emphasizing inclusivity in the venture capital landscape.

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Zehra Naqvi

Alex Elias

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Disney's Financial Surge in Q1 2022

7min

Streaming Wars: Disney+ vs. Netflix and the Quest for Oscar Glory

4min

Streaming Showdown: Content Creation Strategies

7min

Understanding Special Purpose Vehicles and Innovative Investment Solutions

2min

Evolving Recommendations: The Clue Journey

9min

Innovative Recommendation Engines and Monetization Strategies

3min

Harnessing Data for Consumer Insights

7min

Innovative Music APIs and Business Insights

5min

10.

Excelling in High Growth Companies: The Z List Strategy

1min

11.

Democratizing Investment Opportunities: A Gen Z Perspective

2min

12.

Navigating Venture Capital: Insights from an Associate

16min

13.

Embracing Change in Startup Funding and Community Engagement

5min

Jason and Molly open the shown discussing Disney’s Q1 Earnings and the 37% increase in Disney+ subscribers (01:51).

Then, Qloo CEO Alex Elias joins to discuss his AI prediction company (21:12). You will learn:

1. How Qloo uses machine learning to understand taste and draw cultural correlations

2. Why Qloo adopted an API business model and is focused on developers

3. Ways businesses and brands are using Qloo to improve customer experience and drive revenue

To wrap, we have an “OK Boomer” segment where Producer Rachel speaks with Zehra Naqvi from Republic (45:21). They disucss Zehra's work at Republic as an investment associate (48:00) and how Zehra developed the Z-list to facilitate intros between startups & VCs (55:21).

(00:00) Jason and Molly open the show, Disney Earnings, Alex Elias from Qloo, Rachel OK Boomer

(01:51) Disney added 34% increase in revenue and 37% increase in Disney plus subscribers

(06:56) Netflix vs. Disney on streaming growth

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(11:37) How different streaming companies cultivate and develop new IP vs. exploit existing IP

(19:42) Assure - To get 20% off your first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) visit https://Assure.co/twist

(21:12) Alex Elias from Qloo, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to understand taste and draw cultural correlations

(26:48) How Qloo is used by developers to make predictions

(32:06) Ourcrowd - Check out the deal of the week at https://ourcrowd.com/twist

(33:15) Qloo's business model and example use cases with large brands

(40:10) How restaurant groups are using Qloo to determine the right music for their restaurants

(45:21) OK Boomer intro, Rachel speaks with Zehra Naqvi from Republic

(48:00) Zehra's work at Republic as an investment associate

(51:09) The path to being an investment associate

(55:21) How Zehra developed the Z-list to facilitate intros between startups & VCs

Check out Qloo: https://www.qloo.com

FOLLOW Alex: https://twitter.com/ape

FOLLOW Zehra: https://twitter.com/zehranaqvi_

FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

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