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The heart behind the stream

How did a video clerk help turn a DVD-by-mail service into the world’s biggest entertainment platform? Brad Smith sits down with Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, to discuss the bold moves, creative instincts, and data-driven decisions that fueled the rise of Netflix. Ted and Brad dig into the power of storytelling and how vision and intuition changed the way the world watches. Looking ahead, Ted predicts the next wave of disruption will come from new creative tools, but the human need for connection through stories will always remain.

A man in a dark shirt speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his hand. He sits at a table with Netflix-themed books stacked behind him and dark shelves displaying books and decor.
There’s an unlimited upside in the timeless human need for connection through stories, and that’s why we continue to stay focused on being that destination for people who want it.
Ted Sarandos
co-CEO of Netflix