Reed Hastings
Founder at NETFLIX, INC.
Net worth: 2 009 M $ as of 2025-03-30
Profile
Wilmot Reed Hastings is an American businessperson who founded Netflix, Inc. and Pure Software, Inc. and who has been at the helm of 6 different companies. He is Chairman, President & Co-Chief Executive Officer at Netflix, Inc. He is also Member of Pacific Collegiate School and Member of Edvoice and on the board of 5 other companies. In his past career Mr. Hastings occupied the position of Director at DreamBox Learning, Inc., President for California State Board of Education, Member of Aspire Public Schools, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Pure Software, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of Pure Atria Software, Chief Executive Officer at Technology Networks Inc. and Member of NewSchools Venture Fund. Wilmot Reed Hastings received a graduate degree from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NETFLIX, INC.
0.5% | 2025-03-31 | 2,154,635 ( 0.5% ) | 2 009 M $ | 2025-03-30 |
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Reed Hastings active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| NETFLIX, INC. | Founder | 1997-08-28 |
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
 Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization that aims to empower the lives and futures of Latinos through community philanthropy, investment in educational excellence, leadership development, and the convening and engaging of the region's dynamic Hispanic community. The foundation invests in the education of Latinos from cradle to career, trains Latinos to volunteer on nonprofit boards, and serves as a hub for leaders and the community to convene and engage on behalf of the Hispanic community. The company provides financial support, professional development, education, and internship support to Latino college students pursuing STEM-related majors. The Hispanic Foundation has served over 2,000 students, provided 126 scholarships, and fostered community unity through initiatives such as the Latino in Tech Scholarship and the Hispanic Foundation Ball. The company is based in San Jose, CA. Ron Gonzales has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pahara Institute
 Pahara Institute The Pahara Institute is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen and sustain high-integrity leaders who are reimagining public education. The company provides transformational development opportunities for education leaders, resulting in hundreds of leaders being better positioned to reimagine public education so that all children can lead free, meaningful lives. The network of Pahara fellows is made up of leaders from communities all across the country, representing both urban and rural communities as well as experience across various sectors. The company is based in Napa. | Director/Board Member | - |
KIPP Foundation
 KIPP Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services KIPP Foundation operates as a school. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in United States. The CEO of the company is Richard Barth. | Director/Board Member | - |
California Charter Schools Association
 California Charter Schools Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Charter Schools Association is an organization that advocates for the advancement of the charter school movement through state and local advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company provides leadership on accountability and resources for member schools. The company was founded by Stephen L. Poizner. | Director/Board Member | - |
Edvoice | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Pacific Collegiate School
 Pacific Collegiate School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Pacific Collegiate School is a charter school that offers educational services such as curriculum, sports, clubs and activities, community service, college counseling, student support services, and capstone projects. The company is based in Santa Cruz, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Knowledge is Power Program Organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Reed Hastings
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| META PLATFORMS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-29 |
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Training of Reed Hastings
Bowdoin College | Undergraduate Degree |
Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| NETFLIX, INC. | Technology Services |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Technology Services |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 15 |
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NewSchools Venture Fund
 NewSchools Venture Fund Investment ManagersFinance NewSchools Venture Fund provides funds to other non-profit organization that improves public education. It provides education through powerful ideas and passionate entrepreneurs so that all children especially those in underserved communities have the opportunity to succeed. It supports education entrepreneurs, a special breed of innovators who create new nonprofit and for-profit organizations that redefine the sense of what is possible in public education. The company was founded by Brook H. Byers, Kim Smith and Louis John Doerr in and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Pure Atria Software
 Pure Atria Software Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of International Business Machines Corp., Pure Atria Software is a company based in Kirkland, WA. Pure Atria Software was founded in 1990. | Technology Services |
California State Board of Education | Government |
DreamBox Learning, Inc.
 DreamBox Learning, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services DreamBox Learning, Inc. develops online learning products. It offers a groundbreaking combination of intelligent adaptive learning, rigorous elementary mathematics curriculum, and motivating learning environment. The firm's adaptive learning platform enables classroom teachers, schools, and districts to differentiate instruction for a range of learners by engaging students in independent instruction and practice. It has offices in North Carolina and Washington. The company was founded by Benjamin W. Slivka and Lou Gray in February 2006 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Technology Services |
Pure Software, Inc.
 Pure Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pure software is a leading software tool maker. It was acquired in 1996 which was acquiredby rational software and then was acquired by IBM in 2002 | Technology Services |
Pacific Collegiate School
Pacific Collegiate School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Pacific Collegiate School is a charter school that offers educational services such as curriculum, sports, clubs and activities, community service, college counseling, student support services, and capstone projects. The company is based in Santa Cruz, CA. | Consumer Services |
Aspire Public Schools
 Aspire Public Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Aspire Public Schools operates as charter schools in low-income neighborhoods. The company was founded by Don Shalvey in 1998 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Consumer Services |
Edvoice | |
California Charter Schools Association
California Charter Schools Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Charter Schools Association is an organization that advocates for the advancement of the charter school movement through state and local advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company provides leadership on accountability and resources for member schools. The company was founded by Stephen L. Poizner. | Commercial Services |
KIPP Foundation
KIPP Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services KIPP Foundation operates as a school. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in United States. The CEO of the company is Richard Barth. | Consumer Services |
The Aspen Institute, Inc.
 The Aspen Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Pahara Institute
Pahara Institute The Pahara Institute is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen and sustain high-integrity leaders who are reimagining public education. The company provides transformational development opportunities for education leaders, resulting in hundreds of leaders being better positioned to reimagine public education so that all children can lead free, meaningful lives. The network of Pahara fellows is made up of leaders from communities all across the country, representing both urban and rural communities as well as experience across various sectors. The company is based in Napa. | |
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization that aims to empower the lives and futures of Latinos through community philanthropy, investment in educational excellence, leadership development, and the convening and engaging of the region's dynamic Hispanic community. The foundation invests in the education of Latinos from cradle to career, trains Latinos to volunteer on nonprofit boards, and serves as a hub for leaders and the community to convene and engage on behalf of the Hispanic community. The company provides financial support, professional development, education, and internship support to Latino college students pursuing STEM-related majors. The Hispanic Foundation has served over 2,000 students, provided 126 scholarships, and fostered community unity through initiatives such as the Latino in Tech Scholarship and the Hispanic Foundation Ball. The company is based in San Jose, CA. Ron Gonzales has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Commercial Services |
Technology Networks Inc. | |
Knowledge is Power Program Organization |
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