What's Next Lectures: Fireside Chat with Netflix's Reed...

What's Next Lectures: Fireside Chat with Netflix's Reed Hastings and TechCrunch's Sarah Lacy

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)

Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4415




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The What’s Next Lecture Series continues with the fourth of its five-part discussion of The Future of Innovation, with a fireside chat between NextFlix's Reed Hastings and TechCrunch's Sarah Lacy on October 5, 2010 at the Del Mar Theatre (doors open at 6:30pm).  Sarah Lacy, technology reporter for TechCrunch, will interview Reed Hastings, founder and CEO of Netflix about his company’s successful use of crowd sourcing for innovation.  The lively conversation between Lacy and Hastings promises to cover a wide range of topics including the company’s recent $1 billion streaming deal, its TV content approach and the unique Netflix corporate culture.  Hastings will provide background and an update on the $1 Million Prize awarded to “BellKor’s Pragmatic Chaos” for improving the movie rental company’s recommendation software.

The series is a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, and the City of Santa Cruz.  The final topic in this year-long series will be Gaming & Social Media.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)

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Del Mar Theatre
1124 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4415 (831) 469-3224




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University of California Santa Cruz, City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation

Overall, the What’s Next Lecture Series takes a provocative look at innovation from business, policy and social change vectors, providing inspiration, insight, and the tools needed for succeeding in the next decade.  Hosted by UC Santa Cruz, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, and the City of Santa Cruz Redvelopment Agency, the year-long series will feature topics that explore Sustainability and Social Innovation (February 18), Energy (April 28), The New Workplace (June), Research & Development (October), and Gaming & Social Media (December).

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