#730: Reed Hastings, Co-Founder of Netflix — How to Cultivate High Performance, The Art of Farming for Dissent, Favorite Failures, and More

In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Reed Hastings, co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix. They discuss Hastings' background, including his earlier company, Pure Software, and his current venture with Powder Mountain. Hastings shares insights on risk tolerance, decision-making processes, and the importance of having a high-performance culture within a company. He emphasizes the role of transparency, radical candor, and 'farming for dissent' in fostering an innovative and open work environment. The conversation dives into Netflix's unique hiring practices and cultural principles, such as the 'Keeper Test' and the focus on team performance. Hastings reflects on his philanthropic efforts in education and addresses the challenges and opportunities within the charter school system. The episode concludes with a discussion of Hastings' venture into private skiing and the lessons learned from his diverse career experiences.