Hosts Alexis Williams and Christian Kelly round out their three-part conversation with special guest Fonz Morris, Lead Product Designer at Netflix. Fonz looks back on his journey from the East Coast to Silicon Valley, the importance of community building, and how taking advantage of opportunities like networking events helped him land his role at Netflix. He also delves into Netflix's culture, addressing myths about the company (yes he pays for his subscriptions!), and the value of optimistic and proactive work ethics. The conversation also touches on personal stories of resilience, passion for one's craft, and how sneakers can be a form of expression. You can find out more about how Atlassian and Accenture are helping businesses succeed at scaling enterprise agility on our home page http://accenture.com/atlassian

Atlassian’s Alexis Williams and Christian Kelly from Accenture host Fonz Morris, Lead Product Designer at Netflix, for Part Two of their sit-down in San Jose. Fonz shares his journey from focusing solely on product design to understanding and contributing to the business side of the equation, highlighting his experiences with startups, venture capital, and angel investors. The conversation explores how these experiences benefited him as he started his work at Netflix, ensuring products not only meet user needs but also contribute to business goals. He highlights the role of curiosity, mentorship, and alignment within teams at Netflix, emphasizing the balance he’s found between offering creative input, and understanding business objectives. You can find out more about how Atlassian and Accenture are helping businesses succeed at scaling enterprise agility on our home page http://accenture.com/atlassian

In Part One of their conversation with Fonz Morris, Lead Product Designer at Netflix, Alexis Williams from Atlassian and Christian Kelly of Accenture dive into the intricacies of value stream management. Fonz shares insights into his role at Netflix, focusing on solving acquisition and retention challenges, and the collaborative, cross-functional environment that keeps Netflix innovating. The conversation covers the company’s approach to complex problem-solving, with an emphasis on flexibility, putting people first, and always relying on testing and iteration. Fonz also shares how Netflix balances speed and execution, managing risks without sacrificing the brand's integrity. You can find out more about how Atlassian and Accenture are helping businesses succeed at scaling enterprise on our home page http://accenture.com/atlassian