Comments on: Guest Post: Lessons in leadership – from a failed startup

By: Geof, South Bend, IN

Geof, South Bend, IN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:24:51 +0000

A couple years ago when HD was coming but before the Blu-ray/HDDVD wars, Reed actually logged into a popular AV forum site populated by AV geeks of all kinds, and asked the question, “how can I distribute HD content to my customers as a rental?”
After people got over their shock of being asked a question by a real CEO, lots of creative ideas started flow. Most of them would be overcome by events, but the fact that he took the time to check in with the ‘enthusiast’ crowd was huge. He had to page through the useless ideas like any other forum, but if nothing else, a large group of early adopter gained a great deal of respect for the man and the company.

By: john, hartford,ct

john, hartford,ct — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:37:35 +0000

netflix itself is an endangered species…. it is only a matter of time before we’re all able to download this material from the internet onto our “televisions”

By: Grant, Nashville TN

Grant, Nashville TN — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:35:08 +0000

Really great story. I appreciate Mr. Hastings sharing this with us.

By: speedofwealth

speedofwealth — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:50:56 +0000

I like this story for several reasons, but I think it’s inspiring that someone who is CEO of a billion dollar company shares his story of failing with his first enterprise. Obviously Reed learned effective leadership strategies and he’s a devoted and inspired CEO. Cool read…

By: Kartik

Kartik — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:21:39 +0000

A Kind of True devotion for work …
inspiring story

By: Song - Scotts Valley, CA

Song - Scotts Valley, CA — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:18:44 +0000

Agreed, I am amazed that the market hasn’t realized that Netflix is way ahead of the game in video delivery. I have been a subscriber since Netflix’s inception. Despite full attack from all the big rental companies, Netflix is still standing, growing, and innovating. My hats off to everyone at Netflix and to Mr. Hastings.

By: Kelly Close, San Francisco CA

Kelly Close, San Francisco CA — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:13:32 +0000

wow. this is really a fantastic post. many thanks to this CEO for taking the time to lend his insight. you can bet he is one excellent CEO.

By: Gerry Martin, Knoxville, TN

Gerry Martin, Knoxville, TN — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:28:37 +0000

Excellent! Vision, leadership, brilliance, all in one package, and one company.

- NFLX Shareholder

By: Chris, Philadelphia PA

Chris, Philadelphia PA — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:32:14 +0000

Great article, great guy, great company.
- NFLX Shareholder