Reed Hastings and NetflixNetflix started out as a small company, but millions of subscribers later it took down Blockbuster, with only a modern approach to video rental. The story of Netflix is interesting, as is the story of its founder, Reed Hastings. This volume is a must-read for any future Internet entrepreneur, detailing the rise of the company and the many speed bumps it encountered along the way. |
Contents
CHAPTERI THE EARLY YEARS 9 | 1972 |
NFLX 33 | 1988 |
COMPETITION 45 | 2002 |
THE NETFLIX PRIZE 57 | |
INNOVATION AND EXPANSION | |
GLOSSARY 113 | |
FOR FURTHER READING 118 W | |
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