Diya Sagar

Diya Sagar, CFO of AWA Studios, brings her investment banking expertise to the world of media. She shares insights on balancing creativity and finance by adopting a 'creator-first' approach in budgeting. Diya delves into the challenges of managing a hits-driven portfolio, weighing flagship projects against experimental works, and navigating unpredictable Hollywood timelines. She also discusses the cautious integration of AI in finance while emphasizing the importance of respecting creator rights and maintaining a reliable data environment.