Elaine Paul has risen to the top of a predominantly male financial industry as the CFO of Hulu. She sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith in Los Angeles to talk about her impressive career.
Prior to heading up a 100 person team at Hulu, Paul served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at the Walt Disney Company, where she led various acquisitions, new business initiatives, and strategic investments, including Disney’s original investment in Hulu in 2009.
Paul also discusses the network's dedication to creating female empowering content like "The Handmaid's Tale" and what goes into the financial decisions behind what type of content to invest in as a company. Finally, as a female executive she speaks passionately about creating a good balance in her life, both for herself and other women who are struggling with "doing it all."
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Meta will add new retention 'hooks' to its Threads app.
Biotech firm Biogen agreed to acquire Reata Pharmaceuticals for $6.5 billion.
Gas prices have hit an eight-month high, according to AAA.
A key measure of inflation that the Fed watches closely reached its lowest level in almost two years.
Starbucks' fall menu has reportedly been leaked online.
One of Apple's earliest and rarest products, a pair of sneakers with the early logo, is being auctioned off.
A four-day work week makes employees more happier and efficient, according to a new study.
A new study of Facebook and Instagram has taken a deep dive into how the platforms have shaped peoples' beliefs.
Ford announced it would be slowing its production targets for its electric vehicle line.
