🚀 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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