🚴 Netflix, Spotify and Peloton: Must-hear lessons from Barry McCarthy 🎙️

In this 21-minute episode, we break down key insights from Barry McCarthy’s interview on the 20VC podcast. With a career spanning top roles at Netflix, Spotify, and now as CEO of Peloton, McCarthy shares hard-earned lessons on scaling, leadership, and navigating company turnarounds.

📈 Netflix’s Subscription Pivot – How understanding consumer behavior shaped Netflix’s rise
🎧 Spotify’s Direct Listing – Behind the scenes of one of the most innovative IPO strategies
🚀 Peloton’s Turnaround Challenges – Leading as a first-time CEO during turbulent times
👨‍💼 Leadership & Talent Density – Why top talent and business model focus are key

This episode offers deep insights into leadership, strategy, and demand creation in today’s tech landscape.

Want to know more? Listen to the full interview by Harry Stebbings in 20 VC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGrw-obq1s0

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