Pixar

Brené Brown: The Algorithms Have Forced Us Into A Hidden Epidemic, This Is The Only Way Out!

The Diary Of A CEO

Company whose leaders are inspired by Brené Brown's research in shame, vulnerability, and connection.

Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter | Elan Lee

Tim Ferriss

Animation studio known for creating content that appeals to both children and adults, serving as a model for Elan Lee's approach to designing kids' games that parents also enjoy.

Startup Technology - Technical Founder Advice

Y Combinator

Ralph Judy's former employer, where he gained graphics experience used in developing the first mobile blueprint viewer.

Open Source AI is AI we can Trust — with Soumith Chintala of Meta AI

Latent Space

An animation studio co-founded by Ed Catmull, later acquired by Disney, known for 'Toy Story'.

Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #241

Lex Fridman

An animation studio, whose character design principles and film 'Wall-E' heavily influenced Anki's creation of Cozmo. Some of Anki's team members previously worked at Pixar.

Jim Collins — Good to Great — The Knowledge Project #67

The Knowledge Project Podcast

An animation studio co-founded by Ed Catmull, where Steve Jobs learned leadership lessons during his 'wilderness' period.

Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3 And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A computer animation studio, mentioned as an example of the future of computer graphics being concentrated at the University of Utah in the 1970s.

Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #91

Lex Fridman

Mentioned for its animated films, specifically 'Wall-E' and 'Ratatouille'.

E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a Disney-owned entity, with its content integrated into Disney+ as an example of consumer-beneficial consolidation.

Bob Iger — CEO and Chairman of Disney | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Acquired by Disney in 2006, the acquisition was a key topic of discussion during Bob Iger's initial meeting with Steve Jobs.

Anca Dragan: Human-Robot Interaction and Reward Engineering | Lex Fridman Podcast #81

Lex Fridman

The animation studio behind the film 'Wally', praised for its ability to create expressive and emotional animated characters.

Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332

Lex Fridman

Cited by Ye, alongside Disney, as being used by the CIA to create emotional pain in films (like Bambi's mom dying) to drive consumerism.

Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

An animation studio cited as an example of a successful culture in 'Culture Code'.

Shana Fisher at Startup School NY 2014

Y Combinator

Mentioned as an example of a company that takes a long time (five years) to produce high-quality movies, highlighting the importance of dedication and heart in creation, which Fisher contrasts with rushed startup development.

Reid Hoffman and Brian Chesky | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

An animation studio that Airbnb hired a storyboard artist from to visualize the ideal travel experience.

Cal Fussman Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss's first ever investment, made with the help of his dad, stemming from his interest in animation as a comic book artist.

Steve Jurvetson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

An animation studio, mentioned in the context of Steve Jobs's roles and his focus on design and communication architecture within organizations.

Simon Sinek: "Strong Thigh Muscles = More friends", This Is Why You Can't Make Friends!

The Diary Of A CEO

Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

Lex Fridman

Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347

Lex Fridman

Animation studio whose films are mentioned as examples of joyous and happy stories, contrasted with dark and despairing narratives.

Deep Life Stack 2.0 To Reinvent Yourself: How To Master Productivity & Find Purpose | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

The animation studio behind 'Cars 3', mentioned in the context of the speaker's rejected applications to join their writing staff.

How to Master the Difficult Art of Receiving (and Giving) Feedback | Sheila Heen | Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A client of Triad Consulting Group, mentioned to exemplify the range of organizations Sheila Heen works with.

Richard Koch — Revisiting the 80/20 Principle And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Podcast

Tim Ferriss

An animation studio mentioned as a potential source for concept artists for a hands-on art program.

Marvel Studios Creator — Never-Before-Heard Tales of Hollywood Deals, Selling to Disney, & More

Tim Ferriss

The animation studio whose culture Bob Iger successfully preserved after its acquisition by Disney, a point Steve Jobs used to reassure Ike Perlmutter during Marvel's sale.