That Will Never Work

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

A charming first-person account of the early days. - Wall Street Journal

Engaging and insightful - current CEO of Netflix

An engaging read that will engross any would-be entrepreneur - Washington Post

Pick up the book guys. I have a funny feeling it will bring you value - author of NYT bestseller Crushing It

A fantastic example of how the creative process requires a balance of power and humility - bestselling author of Presence

An entertaining chronicle of creativity, luck and unflagging perseverance - Kirkus

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. - CNN

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.