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Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. (born October 8, 1960) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix, and currently sits on a number of boards and non-profit organizations.
2 days ago · Reed Hastings, cofounder and chairman of Netflix, revolutionized how the world is entertained. He owns about 2% of Netflix, which went public in 2002.
Jan 20, 2023 · Reed Hastings, who stepped down as Netflix chief executive on Thursday, co-founded a company that has became the byword for a tech revolution in the entertainment business.
Reed Hastings became Executive Chairman of Netflix in 2023 after 25 years as CEO. He co-founded Netflix in 1997. In 1991, Reed founded Pure Software, which made tools for software developers. After a 1995 IPO, and several acquisitions, Pure was acquired by Rational Software in 1997.
May 22, 2024 · Reed Hastings, American entrepreneur who was cofounder (1997), CEO (1998–2020), and co-CEO (2020–23) of Netflix, a media-streaming and video-rental company. A noted philanthropist, he also devoted part of his time to educational issues, notably charter schools.
May 1, 2024 · Expanding on a radical idea at the perfect time, Reed Hastings was instrumental in the explosion of Netflix - the pioneering digital online streaming services platform. After co-founding the company in 1997 alongside Marc Randolph, Hastings became Executive Chairman in 2023 after 25 years as its CEO.
Jan 19, 2023 · Reed Hastings, one of the founders of Netflix, has helmed the company since before it was a streaming service, when its business model revolved around sending DVDs through the mail.
Jan 20, 2023 · Reed Hastings is stepping down as chief executive of Netflix, the company he co-founded 25 years ago, in a shake-up at the top of one of the most powerful studios in Hollywood.
Jan 19, 2023 · Reed Hastings, who helped found the streaming giant, is stepping down from his position as Netflix’s co-CEO and taking on the role of executive chair. He’s being replaced by former COO Greg ...
5 days ago · In August 2009, Reed Hastings, our co-founder, published a 125-page powerpoint presentation on Netflix’s culture. Its refreshingly direct tone immediately struck a chord — and the focus on values and performance over rules and controls have enabled us to adapt and grow ever since.