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! __________ Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/