Why Netflix Beat Blockbuster (and What Founders Can Learn)

A new chapter of “The Art of Competition” - Episode 2: Netflix vs BlockbusterHow 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 spreadsheetsHow 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.👉 Subscribe for more bold rivalries, tech wars & startup lessons.🔔 Don’t miss future episodes of The TrickCast – Boardroom Scholars & Magicians where past rivalries meet today’s tech wars.