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Dec 2024
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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – Reed...

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Ed speaks with Reed Hastings, co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix. They discuss the company's path from dvd rental to streaming, the importance of company culture, what it was like to leave Netflix, and the challenges and joys of Reed's newest venture: a ski resort in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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