Michael Eisner
CEO of Disney who hired Michael Ovitz as president and had a powerful corporate development team. He dismissed the speaker's initial pitch to acquire Marvel.
Videos Mentioning Michael Eisner
Scaling Culture | Jason Kilar, former Hulu CEO
Y Combinator
Former CEO of Disney, who received a creative comic strip submission from Jason Kilar, leading to an internship.
Bob Iger — CEO and Chairman of Disney | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Former CEO of Disney, cited by Bob Iger as a talented negotiator and mentor.
Marvel Studios Creator — Never-Before-Heard Tales of Hollywood Deals, Selling to Disney, & More
Tim Ferriss
CEO of Disney who hired Michael Ovitz as president and had a powerful corporate development team. He dismissed the speaker's initial pitch to acquire Marvel.
Brian Grazer Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Executive who, along with Barry Diller, recognized Brian Grazer's talent and offered him a big deal at Paramount.
Ed Catmull Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
CEO of Disney during the period when Pixar was renegotiating its deal, predicted by Steve Jobs to seek renegotiation after Toy Story's success.