DreamWorks & the Science of Storytelling | Jeffrey Katzenberg & ChenLi Wang, WndrCo

WndrCo's origin story and investment strategies are explored, highlighting the firm's evolution from a holding company to a venture capital entity that both builds and invests in companies. Jeffrey Katzenberg emphasizes the importance of storytelling in business, from attracting talent to selling products, while ChenLi Wang discusses WndrCo's investment approach, focusing on identifying exceptional founders and products with unique potential. Katzenberg recounts his early career, mentored by Barry Diller, and the lessons learned from Steven Spielberg and Walt Disney, while Wang points to the influence of Dick Kramlick, Scott Sandel, Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi. The discussion also touches on the longevity market, AI benchmarks, and the qualities they seek in product leaders.