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AcquiredNovember 25, 2018
Season 3, Episode 9: Netflix (Part 2)
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We complete our two-part Netflix special with the company’s bold transition to streaming, including of course the most (in)famous spin-out in business history. Rising from the ashes of Qwikster, we chronicle Netflix’s rebirth as a media company and long journey back to the top of the FAANG mountaintop!
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Netflix
Gina Keating
“The book 'Netflix' by Gina Keating provides a lot of the history and facts and really for anyone who's more deeply interested in this company.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Netflix's streaming evolution
For: Listeners interested in technology and business growth strategies.
Key quote: “This company now accounts for 15% of all internet traffic.”
The hosts are discussing the transformation of Netflix from a DVD rental service to a dominant player in streaming. They highlight the significant impact Netflix has on internet traffic, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its business model and growth.
ASIN: 7521713907
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“There's that book famously named chaos monkeys about about silicon valley in general it's sort of a brilliant infrastructure decision and just showed the uh the sort of level of talent in the engineering department.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Netflix technology strategy
For: Readers interested in technology and Silicon Valley culture
Key quote: “there's that book famously named chaos monkeys about about silicon valley in general”
The host mentions 'Chaos Monkeys' to illustrate Netflix's innovative approach to technology and resilience in their streaming service. This book serves as a broader commentary on Silicon Valley's culture and infrastructure decisions.
ASIN: B07DFN12XC
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