Emery Wells, co-founder and CEO of Frame.io, details his incredible journey from NYC bartender to startup founder, culminating in a $1.3 billion sale to Adobe. He shares insights from his work with SNL that ignited his entrepreneurial spirit. Discussing the importance of design and a unique company culture, he rejects the lean startup model and emphasizes maintaining high standards. Emery also navigates the intense processes of fundraising and acquisitions, along with the impact of AI on creativity—highlighting lessons learned along the way.

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Emery Wells, CEO of Frame.io, discusses the platform's evolution, seamless integration with editing tools, challenges in transitioning to the new venture, operational strategies for communication in a growing organization, and fostering a unique company culture. The quickfire round covers business books, filmmaking inspiration, and future ventures.