Welcome to Catalyst, the Launch by NTT DATA Podcast. Catalyst is an ongoing discussion for digital leaders dissatisfied with the status quo and optimistic about what’s possible through smart technology and great people. In this studio we believe in shipping software over slideware, that fast will follow smooth, and aiming to create digital experiences that move millions is a worthy pursuit.
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episode 185: That Will Never Work: A Conversation with Netflix Co-founder Marc Randolph
The Fun of the Struggle: On this week’s episode of Track Changes we are joined by Netflix’s first CEO and co-founder, Marc Randolph. Marc talks about the origins of Netflix and how he helped grow the company from a Patsy Cline CD to a billion dollar publicly traded media provider. He shares some tips on how to stay flexible in the face of changing demands and talks about the importance of timing and luck when starting a business. He also shares some details about why he left the company and talks about his new book That Will Never Work.
Links:
- Blockbuster
- The Netflix Prize: How a $1 Million Contest Changed Binge-Watching Forever
- How Netflix Lost 800,000 Members, and Good Will - New York Times
- That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea
- Redbox
- Looker Data