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Hi, my name is Mat. I'm a designer and entrepreneur. And I want to work at Netflix.

I've always loved creating things, and believe that the best way to build something of value is through good design exploration.

Design allows us to visually experience a product / direction / idea without investing too much time, energy and resources. Design can mimic a final product within days that might take months to build - making it the perfect avenue for gathering feedback and getting buy-in from stakeholders.

While I'd consider myself a designer, I have an entrepreneurial spirit that's lead me to start multiple ventures and projects, building and managing teams and products across every aspect of a business.

I've been fortunate to build, join and invest in companies that have created billions in value. The experiences I've gained over this time have been invaluable.

But I'm ready for something new.

My background may not be the norm for Netflix. But I think that's a good thing.

I've never worked for a large company. I've joined companies that are now large, but were small while I was there. My experience is heavy on the early-stage company side, and light on enterprise and scale.

What this has given me, however, is a self-starter mindset that allows me to think holistically / creatively / efficiently and work alongside any and all stakeholders to bring something to the finish line.

It means I like trying new things and enjoy thinking outside the box. I love iterating quickly to explore various directions / solutions (e.g. this Netflix Tudum mock took me a weekend to put together. While hardly a finished version, it's a good first step for feedback).

It's also taught me to leave ego at the door. Design to me is not personal (although we all have our own personal design styles), but instead a skill that on the right team can transform in to a super power that helps raise all boats.

I'm a super nerd about this industry.

While I've spent my whole career in tech, I've always wanted to work in the entertainment industry (I know it's cheesy, and perhaps cliché). I read and listen to all the quarterly / yearly earnings reports from major industry players (including Disney, Warner Discovery, Comcast, and of course Netflix) as well as various podcasts that digest the latest news and happenings in the industry.

I actually decided to pursue my degree in Finance specifically to join a movie studio and work on that side of the business. However, shortly before graduating I was bit by the startup bug and decided to start a company instead - laying the foundation to where I am today.

Why now?

My recent experiences as a fund manager have given me a front row seat to incredible new technologies, many of them at the cutting edges of AI.

I believe the industry is about to enter a pivotal point (in some ways, without even realizing it). The outcome of which will define the next generation of entertainment. I believe especially as the streaming wars heat up, and the battle for people's attention grows, exploring this future of entertainment is important.

My hope would be that with my entrepreneurial background and passion for both the entertainment and tech worlds I could be a valuable addition to the Netflix team.

I look forward to meeting with you!