Quote of the day by Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings: 'Stone Age. Bronze Age. Iron Age. We define entire epics of humanity by the technology they use' — defining a new era for humankind
Co-founded by Reed Hastings in 1997, Netflix started life as a rental DVD service in the mold of Blockbuster. But, 20 years later, the company dramatically pivoted to being an online streaming service, fully embracing the internet era.
Changing with the times
Five years after launching Netflix's streaming platform, Hastings was speaking with Forbeson the business' pivot and its role in the emerging internet landscape.
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This shift, according to reports, was decades in the making, with Hastings plotting it since Netflix's inception, with the DVD rental business a means to grow the customer base.
His comments highlight the belief that our society is entering a...
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