Jason Kilar, former CEO and co-founder of Hulu and WarnerMedia, reflects on his remarkable career in media. He shares his early obsession with Disney and the invaluable lessons learned during his time at Amazon. Kilar discusses the inception of Hulu, highlighting the innovative spirit needed in today’s streaming landscape. He also tackles the idea of identity, exploring how labels can limit personal growth. With insights on leadership and navigating challenges, Kilar emphasizes the importance of resilience and staying true to one’s values.

Jason Kilar, CEO of WarnerMedia, discusses dropping Warner's 2021 movies on HBO Max, vision for CNN+, & future of advertising on streaming services.

Jason Kilar does not have opinions about the finale of HBO’s Succession, because he hasn’t seen it yet. The CEO of HBO’s parent company, WarnerMedia, does have opinions about lots of other stuff, though, including the future of movie theaters, the rise of games, and how the ad industry reacts to the streaming world. Kilar is scheduled to leave his post if AT&T’s deal to move WarnerMedia to Discovery goes through next year, which makes this a great time to chat with Recode’s Peter Kafka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices