That Will Never Work

In the vein of Phil Knight's SHOE DOG, this is the inside story of the creation of Netflix, one of the world's most successful entertainment companies, from the very first CEO.

Marc Randolph will demystify the world of Silicon Valley start-ups and make you laugh a lot.

A charming first-person account of the early days.

Engaging and insightful

An engaging read that will engross any would-be entrepreneur

Pick up the book guys. I have a funny feeling it will bring you value

A fantastic example of how the creative process requires a balance of power and humility

An entertaining chronicle of creativity, luck and unflagging perseverance

A fantastic book for anyone who wants to know how Netflix came to be. But it's also inspirational for anyone who wants to start a company.

Netflix was built on the creative DNA of one man - Marc Randolph.

Marc is an unusually brave soul. Marc's genius in recognizing that not knowing frees you to experiment and observe and to ultimately win.

Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor and investor. Marc was co-founder of Netflix, serving as their founding CEO, as the executive producer of their website, and as a member of their board of directors.

Although best known for starting Netflix, Marc's career as an entrepreneur spans more than four decades. He's founded or co-founded more than half a dozen other successful start-ups, mentored rising entrepreneurs including the co-founders of Looker Data which was sold to Google for $2.6 billion and invested in numerous successful tech ventures.

He is a frequent speaker at industry events, works extensively with young entrepreneur programmes, sits on the board of the environmental advocacy group 1% for the Planet, and chairs the National Outdoor Leadership School's Board of Trustees.

Marc is the host of podcast 'That Will Never Work', which was launched in January 2021 and is designed to help budding entrepreneurs.

Website: marcrandolph.com