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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.
1 day ago · Learn about Reed Hastings, the cofounder and chairman of Netflix, who revolutionized the entertainment industry with streaming services. See his net worth, philanthropy, education, and personal life.
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.
Nov 3, 2014 · Learn how Reed Hastings, the cofounder and CEO of Netflix, redefined movie-watching and disrupted the cable industry. He shares his insights on making few decisions, empowering employees, and staying ahead of the competition.
Jan 19, 2023 · Netflix founder Reed Hastings announced he is no longer the CEO of the streaming giant after 25 years. He named content chief Ted Sarandos and former COO Greg Peters as co-CEOs, and became executive chair.
