Netflix

Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is the world's largest online movie rental service, offering more than 7 million subscribers access to 90,000 DVD titles plus a growing library of over 5,000 full-length movies and television episodes that are available for instant watching on their PCs. The company's appeal and success are built on providing the most expansive selection of DVDs, an easy way to choose movies and fast, free delivery. Netflix has been named the #1 rated Web site for customer satisfaction for five consecutive periods, according to a semi-annual survey by ForeSee Results and FGI Research in the...
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quick facts
NASDAQ symbol:NFLX
Founded:1997
Founders:Reed Hastings, Marc Randolph
Headquarters:Los Gatos, California
Annual revenue:$1,364,660,000
Net income:$83,030,000
Operating income:$121,510,000
Market cap:$1,900,000,000
Industries:Electronic commerce, Video Tape and Disc Rental

Netflix founders

Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings
Age:51 (Born: October 8, 1960)
Other companies founded:Pure Software

Wilmot Reed Hastings, Jr. is an entrepreneur and education philanthropist. He is the CEO of Netflix, and on the boards of Microsoft, Facebook, and numerous non-profit organizations. Hastings was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from high school in 1978 from the Buckingham Browne &...
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Revenue history for Netflix

RevenueDate
$1,364,660,000 December 31, 2008
$996,700,000 December 31, 2006
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Net income history for Netflix

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$83,030,000 December 31, 2008
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Headquarters of Netflix

Los Gatos
Los Gatos
Population:29,320

The Town of Los Gatos is an incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 29,413 at the 2010 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area at the southwest corner of San Jose in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Los Gatos is an established...
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Current Netflix board members

Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings

Wilmot Reed Hastings, Jr. is an entrepreneur and education philanthropist. He is the CEO of Netflix, and on the boards of Microsoft, Facebook, and...
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Jay Hoag
Jay Hoag

Jay Hoag, a co-founder of TCV, has been a venture capitalist and technology investor for over 25 years. Jay has been involved in TCV investments in...
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Richard Barton
Richard Barton

In addition to serving as a venture partner at Benchmark, Rich is Chairman and CEO of Zillow Inc., an online real estate service dedicated to...
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Charles H. Giancarlo
Charles H. Giancarlo

Senior Vice-President and Chief Development Officer, Cisco President, Cisco-Linksys LLC Charles H. Giancarlo has served as one of the Company's...
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Infinera
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Revenue: $43,800,000
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Revenue: $11,520,000
Semotus Solutions, Inc.
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Revenue: $2,400,000

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who founded Netflix?
  • A:
    Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph founded the company.
  • Q:
    What is the ticker symbol and stock exchange for Netflix?
  • A:
    The stock ticker is "NFLX" listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
  • Q:
    Who owns shares of stock in Netflix?
  • A:
    The company's shareholders include Jay Hoag.
  • Q:
    Who invested in Netflix?
  • A:
    Netflix raised venture capital from from the following firms:
    - Institutional Venture Partners
    - Foundation Capital
    - Redpoint
    - Technology Crossover Ventures
    - Foundation Capital
  • Q:
    Where is the headquarters of Netflix?
  • A:
    The company's headquarters is located in Los Gatos, California.
  • Q:
    Which industries does Netflix compete?
  • A:
    The company operates in Electronic commerce and Video Tape and Disc Rental.
  • Q:
    Who are the Board of Directors at Netflix?
  • A:
    Some Members of the Board include:
    - Richard Barton, Board Member
    - A. George Battle, Board Member
    - Charles H. Giancarlo, Board Member
    - Timothy Haley, Board Member
    - Reed Hastings, Chairman
    - Jay Hoag, Board Member
    - Mike Schuh, Board Member
    - Gregory Stanger, Board Member
    - A George Battle, Board Member
  • Q:
    Which year was Netflix founded?
  • A:
    The business was founded in 1997.
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