American entrepreneur who co-founded Netflix with Marc Randolph in 1997. The company began as a DVD rental service and later became a global streaming business.

Founder profile

Known for: Netflix

Business founding milestone: 1997

Overview

Reed Hastings is included in this BIGSHOR Wiki collection as a notable business founder associated with Netflix. The collection is an editorial selection, not a ranking of wealth, influence or business performance.

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