Netflix
Technology / EntertainmentFounded in 1997 as a DVD rental service, Netflix is the world's leading subscription streaming platform, producing and distributing films, TV series, documentaries, and games across more than 190 countries.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1997
- Founders
- Reed Hastings & Marc Randolph
- Headquarters
- Los Gatos, California
- Industry
- Entertainment & Technology
About Netflix
Netflix was founded in Scotts Valley, California in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph as a DVD rental service using a subscription model. It pivoted to online streaming in 2007, and went public on NASDAQ in 2002.
Netflix began producing its own content in 2013 with House of Cards. It launched simultaneously in 130 new countries in 2016, reaching near-global availability. Netflix is known for its data-driven content decisions and engineering culture.
What Netflix Does
Streaming
Subscription-based streaming of films, TV series, documentaries, and stand-up comedy in 190+ countries.
Original Production
Netflix Studios produces and acquires original content across all genres and languages.
Netflix Games
Mobile games included in the Netflix subscription, expanding the platform beyond video content.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Netflix.
- Software Engineering
- Data Science & Analytics
- Product Management
- Content & Creative
- Marketing
- Finance
- Legal
- People Operations
Netflix's History
- 1997Founded as DVD service
Netflix founded in Scotts Valley, California as a DVD rental and sales service.
- 2002IPO on NASDAQ
Netflix lists on NASDAQ.
- 2007Streaming launched
Netflix introduces online streaming, initially as a complement to DVD subscriptions.
- 2013Original content begins
House of Cards premieres -- Netflix's first major original production.
- 2016Global expansion
Netflix launches in 130 new countries simultaneously, bringing total availability to 190+ countries.
Purpose & Values
“Entertain the world”
