A new chapter of “The Art of Competition” - Episode 2: Netflix vs Blockbuster
How did a tiny DVD-by-mail startup destroy a $5 billion empire?
In this episode of The TrickCast, Alex Siletsky and Amir Abdelazim unpack the legendary rivalry between Netflix and Blockbuster - and the bigger lesson about innovation, timing, and killing your own cash cow before someone else does.
We cover:
The rise of Blockbuster and its missed digital pivot 📼
How Netflix bet everything on streaming - and won 💻
The parallels to today’s tech wars (Starlink vs Telcos, Disney vs Prime)
Why founders must watch customer behavior, not spreadsheets
How data became Netflix’s real weapon - and what AI means for the next wave
🎙️ If you’re a founder or startup leader, this conversation shows how to stay ahead of disruption instead of becoming its victim.
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