Building Genuine Relationships with Summer Watson, Consumer Tech Leader, Gaming, Co-Founder - Part 2

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Join us as we delve into Part 2 of Summer’s remarkable journey, from growing up in an interracial household to navigating various worlds, from law school at Stanford to entrepreneurship and building extraordinary relationships with talented tech designers, artist and legends such as Tom Ford, Pusha T, Pharell Williams and many others. Additionally, we discussed her overcoming personal challenges, and achieving groundbreaking success in the NFT space. We’ll explore her networking strategies, leadership insights, and vision for the future. We examined the importance of real, non-transactional relationships and the strength found in embracing multiple cultural identities.

About Summer Watson

Summer Watson, a renowned leader in the consumer tech, gaming, and media industries. Summer's impressive career includes leading content, marketing, and product teams at companies like Playdom (acquired by Disney for over $763M), Pocket Gems (known for the interactive story game Episode), TuneIn, and Skybound Entertainment.Summer’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found Aku, the first NFT optioned for film by a major studio and the first non-Disney IP to be featured at Disney’s D23. Aku has generated over $100M in sales and partnered with iconic brands such as Planes (Jay-Z, Emory Jones), Billionaire Boys Club (Pharrell Williams), PUMA, Google, Starbucks, Beats by Dre, and Black Ambition. Additionally, Summer co-founded CS Global, launching the TOM FORD brand, and collaborated with legendary artist Pusha T to create the Heir app.

Summer is a partner in Vol. 1 Music, representing pop artists AJ Mitchell, Eddie Benjamin and Kid Culture. She is an active investor in several consumer music, cannabis, tech, data, AI and gaming companies including Laylo, Mozart Data, Chartmetric, SparkCharge and Gymnasium.

Summer has built a vast network of exceptional talent and forged strong relationships with diverse, influential figures in various industries. Her journey is marked by resilience and a drive to inspire others.

Time Stamp
00:00 Texted for one on one time, pursued.
04:27 Highly talented producers with diverse music projects.
06:45 Celebrate individuality and embrace change bravely.
12:11 Unleashing brilliance, building networks, connecting worlds together.
15:43 Evaluating potential in gaming business with dedication.
19:48 Father's illness, hospital stay, uncertainty, fortunate outcome.
20:44 Thorough medical testing led to anemia diagnosis.
25:06 Dad's tough battle, long ICU stay. Job support.
29:24 Embrace the journey, learn from highs/lows. Entrepreneurial advice.
31:00 Perseverance pays off, opportunities can come unexpectedly.
35:04 Self-reflection, awareness, and setting goals matter.
39:11 Met in law school, upbringing contrasts, safe space.
42:59 Automation speeds up certain parts of creativity.
44:27 Conversation about the future surrounding AI.

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