Marc Randolph Remembers Jeff Bezos Laughing Like A Hyena And Says He Was Extremely 'Unpolished' — 'It's Very Controlled Now'

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Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph shares a vivid memory of Jeff Bezos' early energy and enthusiasm during the formative years of online video. In a 2024 interview on The Diary of a CEO, Randolph ...

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