How to Drive $3B+ in Revenue & Help Grow Netflix to 300M+ Subscribers | Prod #216 with Fonz Morris

🚀 In episode #216, we welcomed Fonz Morris, Former Design Lead at Netflix, Entrepreneur, and Professional Speaker.

Listen to this episode and learn:

💡 How Netflix grew to $3B+ in Revenue and a massive user base

💡 What makes the culture of Netflix a winning one

💡 The skillset you need to acquire to thrive in the upcoming AI era

💡 How to grow a multidisciplinary career by betting on your strengths

and a lot more...

About our guest:

Fonz Morris is an entrepreneur and self-taught designer, born in Brooklyn and now based in San Jose. He has worked in tech and design on both coasts of the United States, in Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and California. Since 2020, Fonz Morris has been the Lead Product Designer at Netflix. Prior to joining Netflix, he led a design team at Coursera. Currently, Fonz is a professional speaker, travelling the world and inspiring crowds at the world's largest business events.

Chapters:

00:00 Early Riser and Family Life

02:47 Travel Adventures and Global Engagement

03:15 From Brooklyn to Netflix: A Journey of Creativity

07:41 Inside Netflix: Role and Responsibilities

10:02 User Experience at Netflix: A Commitment to Excellence

11:44 Culture of Innovation and Team Dynamics

13:19 The Impact of High-Performing Teams

14:52 The Intersection of Design and Business

15:37 Navigating Challenges in the Creative Industry

16:10 Strategic Moves: Password Sharing and Ads Tier

18:29 User Acquisition Strategies Post-2022

22:02 Learning from Competitors and Other Industries

23:36 Creative Problem-Solving Process

29:24 The Evolving Role of Designers in the Age of AI

35:02 The Power of Positivity and Mindset

37:02 The Human Element in Technology

39:25 Social Media and Self-Perception

42:21 The Power of Human Connection

46:12 Rethinking Success and Scale

49:21 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity

58:32 Building a Brand with Purpose

Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!

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