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Mentioned in 5 episodes
That Will Never Work
The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea
Book • 2019
This book tells the untold story of Netflix's origins, from its inception in 1997 to its initial public offering and beyond.
Marc Randolph recounts the challenges, failures, and successes of building a disruptive startup, including pitching his idea to his business partner Reed Hastings, dealing with server crashes on launch day, and the infamous meeting with Blockbuster.
The book offers insights into entrepreneurship, covering topics such as idea generation, team building, and handling success and failure.
Marc Randolph recounts the challenges, failures, and successes of building a disruptive startup, including pitching his idea to his business partner Reed Hastings, dealing with server crashes on launch day, and the infamous meeting with Blockbuster.
The book offers insights into entrepreneurship, covering topics such as idea generation, team building, and handling success and failure.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by 
Steven Bartlett as the book written by 
Marc Randolph , detailing the creation of Netflix.
Steven Bartlett as the book written by Marc Randolph , detailing the creation of Netflix.
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Former Netflix CEO: “They're Lying To You About Hard Work!” Building a $278 Billion Company Wasn’t Built On Hard Work!
Mentioned by 
Tim Ferriss as the author of an internationally bestselling memoir and host of the podcast "That Will Never Work".
Tim Ferriss as the author of an internationally bestselling memoir and host of the podcast "That Will Never Work".
#496: Marc Randolph on Building Netflix, Battling Blockbuster, Negotiating with Amazon/Bezos, and Scraping the Barnacles Off the Hull
Mentioned by Marc Randolph as the title of his book and podcast, discussing entrepreneurship and overcoming challenges.
Marc Randolph as the title of his book and podcast, discussing entrepreneurship and overcoming challenges.
1595: Your Ideas Suck… How to be an Entrepreneur With Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph
447 - This Netflix Co-Founder Turned His Idea Into A Company Worth Over $100 Billion | Marc Randolph
Is about the early phases of building Netflix and getting to product market fit.
273[Entrepreneurship] How to Build a Culture of Innovation | Interview with Author Erin Meyer - No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
Mentioned by John Bartel while discussing startup culture and hiring practices.
Predictions, COVID-19, and Loving Others
