If you were CEO of Warner Bros., what would you do differently—and what would you do next? Join Vaughn for the first discussion in our new series, “If You Were CEO”, where we’ll step inside the decisions behind one of the world’s most recognisable entertainment companies. A highly successful retail investor and financial advisor, Vaughn has achieved financial freedom and now spends his semi-retirement travelling the world. He’ll guide us through Warner Bros.’ business history, the challenges it has faced, and the decisions that have brought it to its acquisition by Paramount. Behind the films and famous characters lies another kind of drama: competing ambitions, difficult choices and enormous stakes.

Together, we’ll consider the company’s moves, suggest our own strategies and speculate about its future. What would you protect, what would you change, and where would you take a risk? Vaughn will share what he would have done and explain his reasoning, giving us a chance to compare ideas and explore the trade-offs behind business decisions. No knowledge of Warner Bros., investing or business is necessary—the background will be explained as we go. Expect a lively, accessible discussion that combines business history with strategic thinking, and lets you try the CEO’s chair with plenty of room to question, disagree and learn.

如果你是华纳兄弟的CEO，你会有什么不一样的做法，接下来又会怎么做？跟着 Vaughn 来聊我们新系列“如果你是CEO”的第一场。我们会走进这家全世界最有辨识度的娱乐公司之一，看看它背后的那些决策。Vaughn 是一位非常成功的散户投资者和理财顾问，已经实现了财务自由，现在半退休，满世界旅行。他会带我们过一遍华纳兄弟的商业历史、它遇到过的挑战，还有那些一步步把它带到被派拉蒙收购的决定。电影和那些 famous characters 背后，其实是另一种戏：互相较劲的野心、难做的选择，还有巨大的赌注。

我们会一起看这家公司的动作，提出自己的策略，也猜猜它的未来。你会想保住什么，改掉什么，又会在哪里冒一次险？Vaughn 会分享他会怎么做，以及他的理由，让我们有机会比较不同的想法，看看商业决策背后的取舍。不懂华纳兄弟、不懂投资、不懂商业都没关系——背景会一边聊一边解释。这会是一场热闹、好懂的讨论，把商业历史和战略思考结合起来，让你试着坐一坐CEO的椅子，还有很多空间去质疑、去不同意、去学。