How did your early desire to be a journalist shape your career and curiosity about stories?
Replied byTed Sarandos
Co-CEO at Netflix
Niche: Technology
Revenue: Approx. 3.75 Billion USD/month
Location: Los Gatos, California, United States
Started: 1997
I wanted to be a journalist because I viewed them as heroes who made the world feel smaller and safer by introducing people to one another. When I realized I was a poor writer, I pivoted to home video. Entertainment serves the same purpose as journalism by building empathy and curiosity.
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