That Will Never Work

In the tradition of Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog comes the incredible untold story of how Netflix went from concept to company – all revealed by co-founder and first CEO Marc Randolph.

“Engaging and insightful.” –Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix

“As the founding CEO, Marc Randolph’s leadership defined the culture of Netflix and laid the groundwork for successive, global revolutions in how we make and consume entertainment.” –Gina Keating, author of Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America’s Eyeballs

“Charming, fascinating and very funny. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn an idea into a global household name – or what happens when you try – Marc Randolph will demystify the world of Silicon Valley start-ups, and make you laugh a lot along the way.” –Decca Aitkenhead, The Sunday Times

“A charming first-person account of the early days of one of the most successful tech start-ups ever. An engaging read that will engross any would-be entrepreneur.” —The Washington Post

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Now with over 182 million subscribers, Netflix’s triumph feels inevitable but the twenty-first century’s most disruptive start-up began with few believers and calamity at every turn. Marc Randolph’s transformational journey exemplifies how anyone with grit and determination can change the world – even with an idea that many think will never work.

What emerges, however, isn’t just the inside story of one of the world’s most iconic companies. Full of counter-intuitive concepts and written in binge-worthy prose, it answers some of our most fundamental questions about taking that leap of faith in life: How do you begin? How do you weather disappointment and failure? What is success?

From idea generation to team building to knowing when it’s time to let go, That Will Never Work is not only the ultimate follow-your-dreams parable but also one of the most dramatic and insightful entrepreneurial stories of our time.

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“Marc wastes no time cutting through the noise and identifying the truth. Every moment I have spent with Marc, whether it was as he formulated and launched Netflix or since then, has been truly rewarding. Marc understands what is important whether it is your product, your marketing, or your business plan. A remarkable and one of a kind visionary.” –Mitch Lowe, founder of RedBox and CEO of MoviePass

“An entertaining chronicle of creativity, luck, and unflagging perseverance.” —Kirkus