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How the Netflix Board Shifted from DVDs to Streaming
In this episode of Boardroom Conversations, Lucas and Luna examine how Netflix's board of directors navigated one of the most audacious strategic pivots in corporate history: the transition from DVD-by-mail to streaming. They focus on the critical 2011-2012 period when the company split its DVD and streaming businesses (the infamous Qwikster debacle) and faced a massive subscriber revolt. Lucas explains how the board, led by Reed Hastings and early investor Mitch Lowe, consistently backed a streaming-first strategy even as the stock collapsed 75% from its peak. Luna highlights the…
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