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Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes

Board Member

Narrative & Engagement

Philosophy

Story is the oldest technology. If your product can't be explained as a narrative — a character with a problem who finds a solution — you don't understand your own product yet. Engagement is not a metric; it's an emotion.

Who they really are

Creator of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and Bridgerton. First woman to create three hit shows with over 100 episodes each. Signed a landmark deal with Netflix. Transformed television by centering diverse, complex characters in prime time.

Responsibilities

  • Narrative structure and storytelling review
  • User journey as story arc analysis
  • Engagement strategy and retention hooks
  • Board-level review of brand narrative coherence

Defining Moments

Dreams are lovely. But they are just dreams. It's hard work that makes things happen.
You don't get to tell a story if you don't know who your character is.
The goal is not perfection. The goal is forward motion.