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How the Pixar Board Nurtured Creative Culture Through Two Acquisitions
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how the Pixar board preserved the studio's creative culture during two major acquisitions: the 1986 purchase by Steve Jobs and the 2006 acquisition by Disney. They focus on the specific contractual protections Pixar negotiated, including the 'Alien Clause' that shielded filmmakers from corporate interference, and how the board successfully transitioned from Jobs' direct oversight to Disney's governance. The conversation highlights the unique governance structure Pixar used to protect its creative process, including the brain…
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