Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spill, a social media platform that became the #1 most downloaded Social Networking app shortly after its 2023 launch and was named one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies in Social Media" in 2024. Before founding Spill, Phonz served as Global Head of Social and Editorial at Twitter, where he led brand campaigns that dramatically increased engagement and earned multiple industry awards including Clios and a Cannes Lion. With over 15 years of experience spanning HBO, Showtime, Sony Music, and Island Def Jam, he has built a career at the intersection of technology, culture, and marketing. Named to CNN Business's "2023 Risk Takers" list alongside tech leaders like Sam Altman and Tim Cook, Phonz is a sought-after speaker who has appeared on Good Morning America and at major conferences including SXSW and AfroTech.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Introduction and Host Welcome
- (00:00:34) - Guest Introduction: Alfonso Terrell
- (00:01:41) - Early Career and Musical Beginnings
- (00:04:18) - College and Record Label Journey
- (00:08:10) - Transition to Television and HBO
- (00:12:43) - HBO's Culture and Creative Risks
- (00:16:38) - Twitter and Social Media Insights
- (00:22:04) - Impact of Social Technology
- (00:25:48) - Elon's Unexpected Takeover
- (00:27:22) - The Rollercoaster of Acquisition
- (00:31:46) - The Mass Layoffs Begin
- (00:34:11) - Building Something New: Spill
- (00:35:49) - What is Spill?
- (00:39:45) - Challenges of Being a CEO
- (00:42:45) - Vision and Recruitment
- (00:45:50) - Future of Spill
- (00:51:03) - Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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