Delving into Blockbuster's downfall and partnership with Enron, while also discussing the vital role of education in the speaker's career progression and personal experiences.
Did Netflix kill the video star?
James Keyes is the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, and the author of “Education is Freedom: The Future Is in Your Hands.” Deidre Woollard caught up Keyes to discuss:
- What it is like to be a CEO at a company facing bankruptcy.
- 7-Eleven and the American Dream.
- Blockbuster’s early streaming play
- How AI is changing education.
Company discussed: NFLX
Host: Deidre Woollard
Guest: James Keyes
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Tim Sparks
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