Marc Randolph is the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. He's also a serial entrepreneur, national bestselling author, executive mentor, and angel investor. At Netflix, Marc played a crucial role in establishing a service that now boasts over 200 million subscribers and transformed media consumption. He served on Netflix's board of directors until his retirement in 2003.
Marc's entrepreneurial career spans four decades, during which he has founded or co-founded six successful startups and mentored numerous early-stage entrepreneurs. As an investor, he has supported many tech ventures, both successful and unsuccessful. Most recently, he co-founded Looker Data Sciences, an analytics software company acquired by Google in 2019 for $2.6 billion. He currently serves on the boards of Solo Brands, Augment Technologies, Dishcraft Technologies, and the Truckee Donner Land Trust.
In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Marc authored the bestselling memoir, "That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and The Amazing Life of an Idea", which shares the story behind Netflix's inception. He hosts the top-10 Apple podcast "That Will Never Work", where he provides one-on-one mentoring to entrepreneurs. Marc is also a judge and investor on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Elevator Pitch web series.
In his engaging talk, Netflix founder Marc Randolph recounts the remarkable journey of how a group of dreamers transformed a flawed idea into a company that toppled Blockbuster. Through captivating anecdotes, he highlights the importance of innovation, persistence, and optimism during those formative years. Attendees will gain insights into Netflix's success, including its focus on analytics, unique corporate culture, and unwavering commitment to focus, leaving them inspired and equipped with practical strategies for overcoming adversity.
In a conversational session, Marc Randolph will explore various topics, including the inception of Netflix, entrepreneurship, and innovation. He will discuss insights from his bestselling book, "That Will Never Work", and share lessons on persistence, optimism, leadership, and company culture. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from Marc's experiences with successes and failures at Netflix and beyond, as well as his views on environmental advocacy and achieving balance in business.
