Marc Randolph is the Co-Founder and first CEO of Netflix – a company that is synonymous with innovation and success. The mastermind behind the world’s most popular streaming service, Marc has revolutionised the entertainment industry, providing an alternative to expensive cinema tickets, in the comfort of your own home. Marc’s keen eye for successful business ideas sets him apart as a speaker, where he uses his incredible story to inspire greatness in audiences. Marc is particularly driven to share lessons from his illustrious 40-year long career as an entrepreneur.
Noticing a gap in the market for mail-delivered DVDs, following his experience as Founder of MacUser magazine, Marc co-founded Netflix. Originally a postal service from 1998, the brand has since become one of the leading players in the world of video streaming, thanks to its iconic branding. Responsible for the user interface, Marc played a key role in designing Netflix’s 1999 business model; an accessible, non-committal video sharing service which utilised subscriber data to provide the best experience possible. With 93 million people using Netflix in 2002, Marc stepped down from his role, having witnessed the company go from strength to strength.
Armed with a wealth of knowledge in various areas, including consumer behaviour and user interface, Marc applied his extensive experience to Netflix’s creation. He is the Author of “That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea”, which has been regarded as Reed Hastings as ‘engaging and insightful’. Marc suggests that the key to success is realising that there is no such thing as a good idea and curiosity in an entrepreneur is what will lead to change. Marc is currently a Board Member at Hamilton College, Cheeze Inc., Solo Brands and several other ventures. His business expertise has proven beneficial to numerous leading businesses.
When booked for events, Marc provides strategies for not just generating new ideas but nurturing an ideas-sharing environment in the workplace. With extensive experience starting a business from the ground up, he is the perfect speaker for entrepreneurial events, where Marc can supply a step-by-step guide to creating the next Netflix. As Host of the That Will Never Work Podcast, Marc speaks to other experts in business model, culture, finance, scaling and market research. He has appeared on several leading podcasts including Diary of a CEO. Marc is more than a speaker; he has been a mentor to thousands of businesspeople. This driving passion for inspiring corporate success shines through his speeches, making Marc Randolph one of the most sought-after keynote speakers. Hire him today!
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That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix by the first CEO and co-founder Marc Randolph
Reviews
Marc Randolph received a 4.5 star rating across 21 events in 2023.
Agent Recommendation
"Marc Randolph, Netflix's first CEO and co-founder, is the kind of guy you want in your corner if you're looking to shake things up. He’s been through it all, from building Netflix out of nothing to navigating rapid change. Marc’s down-to-earth and full of practical insights on innovation, start-ups, and leadership."
How to hire Marc Randolph
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Marc Randolph's official speaker topics are listed below:
Entertainment Industry
Since co-founding Netflix, Marc has spent a large portion of his career in the entertainment industry, rivalling the former giant, Blockbuster. He has witnessed first-hand how the internet has shaped the world of entertainment, including people’s viewing behaviour and brand’s adapted marketing styles. A speaker Like Marc will provide an insight unlike any other.
Technological Advancements
As the internet has redefined every element of business, speakers like Marc can supply valuable context. With his personal experience and passion for technological advancements, audiences receive a unique speech tailored to their specific industry. Discover how the evolution of technology in the 80s, 90s and 2000s have allowed for the current markets we know and love.
Starting a Business
Marc’s lifelong passion for entrepreneurialism stems from his love of starting businesses. Responsible for several highly successful brands, including Netflix, he provides audiences with a toolbox of strategies for founding a business, including forming business plans and retaining consumers.
Sustainability
Working closely with the 1% For The Planet group, Marc spends a large portion of his life outdoors; canoeing, climbing, surfing and more! He inspires people to value nature, and the powerful effect that time outdoors can have on your wellbeing. Marc encourages businesses to invest in our planet, providing an infinite list of benefits to taking the indoors, outdoors.
Generating Ideas
Essential during every business’ startup, and subsequent growth, Marc creates the perfect environment for ideas sharing at events. He believes that a comfortable, confident workforce leads to better decision making and ideas, while a closed-minded team can become stagnant. At events, Marc supplies business leaders with the perfect recipe for open ideas in the workplace.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Having Marc Randolph as a speaker at eMerge Americas 2016 elevated the overall level of our content and provided our thousands of attendees with a unique view into the mind of an entrepreneur that has changes the face of entertainment." - Emerge Americas
"Marc Randolph's presentation is the best we've had. We've brought in some of the biggest names you can imagine and they don't hold a candle to him. He's a must see for any audience." - Intelisys
"Marc was outstanding. His content and delivery were inspiring. Having him as a speaker added value not only to our conference; the way he challenged us to think differently will continue to influence the audience's mindset." - Bristlecone
Feedback from Virtual Events:
"Marc was awesome for our virtual event. We had over 150,000 people sign up for his session!" - Tableau
- 2024 - Appeared on the Diary of a CEO podcast
- 2022 - Board Member, Hamilton College
- 2022 - Board Member, Cheeze Inc.
- 2021 - Host of That Will Never Work podcast
- 2019 - Author of "That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea"
- 2017 - Board Member, Augment CXM
- 2016 - Board Member, Dishcraft
- 2015 - Board Member, 1% for the Planet
- 2014 - Board Member, OpenEd.io
- 2014 - Board Member, Chubbies Shorts
- 2012 - Co-Founder, Looker
- 2011 - Board Member, National Outdoor Leadership School
- 2010 - Board Member, Getable
- 1997 - Co-Founder, Netflix
- 1984 - Founder, MacUser magazine
