⚠️ Disclaimer: Connor Hulse was NOT the Head of Marketing at Netflix or Amazon. He held positions at each company but did not lead their marketing divisions.

🎓⚾ From Harvard Baseball to Netflix & Amazon — How Connor Hulse Pivoted Beyond the Field

What happens when the jersey comes off for the last time?

In this powerful episode of LIVE with TY, we sit down with Connor Hulse — a former Harvard baseball player who transitioned from the dugout to high-impact roles at two of the world’s biggest companies: Amazon and Netflix.

Connor opens up about the identity crisis that many student-athletes face once sports are no longer the focus. He shares how he leveraged the discipline and mindset developed through baseball to carve out his next chapter — and how YOU can do the same.

💡 Whether you’re a current or former student-athlete wondering what’s next, this episode will leave you with real advice, clarity, and inspiration for life after the game.

🎯 In this episode:

• What Connor wished someone told him when his baseball career ended

• How he landed roles at Amazon and Netflix

• The importance of mindset, networking, and self-belief

• Why your athletic background is a superpower in any industry

🧠 This episode is for student-athletes, former athletes, and young professionals looking to channel their competitive drive into a new mission.

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📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms.

Video Chapters01:45 – Meet Connor Hulse 👋02:48 – HOT TAKE: Should You Play One Sport or Many?03:49 – The Wild Story Behind the “Call Me Maybe” Viral Video05:55 – What to Do When Sports End Before the Job Starts07:23 – Are Athletes Really Behind After Graduation?09:09 – Did Harvard Actually Help? Let’s Talk Privilege vs. Pressure09:35 – From Harvard to Netflix: Connor’s Job Game Plan11:23 – The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About After Sports13:41 – Fast-Track Tips for Your Career Pivot14:19 – Real Talk: Are Athletes at a Disadvantage in the Job Market?15:18 – The Truth About Balancing Sports & Career Prep16:28 – How Harvard (and Others) Help Athletes Win Outside the Game17:23 – Storytelling that Lands Jobs: The STAR Method Breakdown18:20 – Connor’s Pivot: From Econ to Elite Marketing Roles20:09 – What Sports Really Teach You About Business & Life21:39 – Coping With the Post-Sport Identity Shift22:27 – Stressed About Landing Your First Job? Listen to This23:35 – Why Companies LOVE Former Athletes24:42 – Make Your Sports Story Work for Your Career25:11 – Landing at Netflix: What Connor Learned Fast26:06 – The “STAR” Formula That’ll Change Your Interviews27:18 – Digital Marketing Is Booming — Here’s Why28:13 – Bringing the Locker Room to the Office29:06 – What Makes Netflix’s Work Culture So Different30:52 – Your First Job Isn’t Forever — Play the Long Game32:39 – From Netflix to Amazon: Why He Switched & What Changed33:37 – Open Feedback & Real Growth: Inside Netflix’s 360 Reviews36:04 – Netflix vs. Amazon: How They Really Compare37:59 – Netflix’s A/B Testing Obsession Explained40:27 – Streaming Giants: How Netflix & Amazon Compete42:50 – Big Names on a Resume: Do They Matter Long-Term?43:54 – When to Stop Talking About Your Athletic Past44:33 – Job Research Tips: Look at AI, Growth & Market Share45:25 – Netflix = Speed, Amazon = Structure48:31 – The Rise of Athlete Creators & Building Your Own Platform49:55 – Do You Need Social Media to Work in Marketing?50:52 – Netflix Originals vs. Licensing: A Strategy Breakdown51:44 – Where to Find the Real Info on Companies Fast53:31 – HOT TAKE: Reddit Is a Secret Career Weapon54:33 – Social Platforms = Free Leverage. Use It.55:29 – Final Thoughts: Build Community & Bet on Yourself

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