Rapid Disney+ growth, Predicting preference with Qloo's Alex Elias, OK Boomer: Zehra Naqvi's Z-list | E1384

Feb 11, 2022

Alex Elias, CEO of Qloo, discusses how his AI company deciphers taste and cultural correlations through machine learning. He reveals Qloo's API model and its transformative impact on businesses aiming to enhance customer experiences. Later, Zehra Naqvi of Republic dives into her work as an investment associate, detailing her innovative Z-list, which connects startups with investors. The conversation covers generational perspectives on investing, emphasizing inclusivity in the venture capital landscape.

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INSIGHT

Netflix vs. Disney+ Growth

Netflix's subscriber growth is slowing while Disney+ is rapidly gaining ground.
This poses a challenge for Netflix and emphasizes the importance of diverse content strategies.

INSIGHT

IP Leverage vs. Creation

Disney leverages existing IP for sequels and spin-offs, ensuring long-term success.
Other streaming services must either adapt existing IP or create new IP, a challenging task.

ANECDOTE

Tech Giants and Sports

Amazon acquired Thursday Night Football, highlighting strategic moves in the streaming wars.
Google was once rumored to be interested in acquiring NFL rights, showing the potential for tech giants to disrupt sports broadcasting.

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Jason and Molly open the shown discussing Disney’s Q1 Earnings and the 37% increase in Disney+ subscribers (01:51).

Then, Qloo CEO Alex Elias joins to discuss his AI prediction company (21:12). You will learn:

1. How Qloo uses machine learning to understand taste and draw cultural correlations

2. Why Qloo adopted an API business model and is focused on developers

3. Ways businesses and brands are using Qloo to improve customer experience and drive revenue

To wrap, we have an “OK Boomer” segment where Producer Rachel speaks with Zehra Naqvi from Republic (45:21). They disucss Zehra's work at Republic as an investment associate (48:00) and how Zehra developed the Z-list to facilitate intros between startups & VCs (55:21).

(00:00) Jason and Molly open the show, Disney Earnings, Alex Elias from Qloo, Rachel OK Boomer

(01:51) Disney added 34% increase in revenue and 37% increase in Disney plus subscribers

(06:56) Netflix vs. Disney on streaming growth

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(11:37) How different streaming companies cultivate and develop new IP vs. exploit existing IP

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(21:12) Alex Elias from Qloo, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to understand taste and draw cultural correlations

(26:48) How Qloo is used by developers to make predictions

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(33:15) Qloo's business model and example use cases with large brands

(40:10) How restaurant groups are using Qloo to determine the right music for their restaurants

(45:21) OK Boomer intro, Rachel speaks with Zehra Naqvi from Republic

(48:00) Zehra's work at Republic as an investment associate

(51:09) The path to being an investment associate

(55:21) How Zehra developed the Z-list to facilitate intros between startups & VCs

Check out Qloo: https://www.qloo.com

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