Entrepreneur

Reed Hastings

Netflix founder. Built the company's culture of trust: the Keeper Test, five-word expense policy ('act in Netflix's best interest'), and betting $100M on House of Cards without a pilot.

Known For

Netflix cultureThe Keeper TestFive-word expense policyInstinct over data for creative bets

Canon

Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

Canon

False Information Spreads Faster and Further Than Truth

Canon

Books

■No Rules Rules(2020)

Episodes

#Possible: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings: stories, schools, superpowersApr 25, 2026 #Reed Hastings - Building NetflixJan 6, 2026 #232Reed Hastings: The Netflix Playbook for Culture, Judgment, and ScaleJun 10, 2025 #Reed Hastings: Building NetflixJan 9, 2024 #Amplify the Untapped AudienceMay 17, 2022 #Culture ShockMar 14, 2018