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.
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Speaking Up at Work, Scott’s Guide to Fundraising, and The Case for Atheism
Scott Galloway discusses tech employee activism and when to stand up to your boss, offers tactical advice on fundraising, and explains why he identifies as an atheist. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your ques ... Show More
22m 29s
Mar 1
First Time Founders: Is Cohere the Next AI Powerhouse?
Ed Elson speaks with Nick Frosst, a co-founder of Cohere. They discuss why the company chose an enterprise-only strategy, how he sees the future of AI unfolding, and whether an IPO is on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57m 9s
Aug 2024
Former Netflix CEO: “They're Lying To You About Hard Work!” Building a $278 Billion Company Wasn’t Built On Hard Work!
Because you watched Diary Of A CEO: the path to Netflix's $300 billion empire
Marc Randolph is the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, he is also the author of the international bestseller, ‘That Will Never Work' and the host of the podcast of the same name.
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2h 1m
Apr 2024
My New Business
Episode 130: On today’s episode, I talk about refinding purpose post-exit and launching my new business storyarb. I share the full details on storyarb with no details spared including, ideation, customer acquisition, early challenges, pivots, finding my co-founder, and our bigges ... Show More
31m 25s
Jan 2021
#46 Robert Meshew of Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Talks Investments
In episode 46 of "Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf," I sit down with Robert Meshew, CIO of Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, to explore how this unique retailer is navigating the digital transformation. Robert shares insights into Murdoch's journey from a brick-and-mortar staple i ... Show More
55m 39s
Jul 2025
Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge
<p>Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Justin describes Hinge’s new initiatives around intentional dating.</p><p>First, Jessica in Toronto, Canada asks about opening new markets for her self-g ... Show More
39m 46s
Aug 2024
OpenAI’s Bret Taylor: Your business can’t wait until AI is perfect
<p>Chairman of OpenAI, former co-CEO of Salesforce, and co-creator of Google Maps – those are just a few roles Bret Taylor has played in his Silicon Valley career. Reid Hoffman talks with Bret about OpenAI's world-shaping mission, why he founded Sierra and got back in the start-u ... Show More
34m 52s