Reed Hastings Wiki, Biography, Age, Height, Family, Career, Facts, Wife, Children, and Net worth

Reed Hastings is an American businessman and founder of a  popular video streaming service “Netflix”. He is also famous as the founder of “Pure Software” a troubleshooting product company that later in 1995 was taken over by Morgan Stanley. 

Reed was born and brought up in Boston, Massachusetts along with his parents and siblings. He went to Buckingham Browne & Nichols School for elementary education and moved to Bowdoin College for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. In 1998, he graduated from Stanford University with a Master’s degree in Computer science. His first job was in Adaptive Technology as a tool developer. 

With gaining popularity as a businessman, Reed has been featured in several global magazines and articles including Time, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and many more. Subsequently, he has worked with global institutions such as WHO, UNICEF, and more for global peace. 

Reed Hastings Age, Height, and Weight

According to Reed’s date of birth, his age is 60 years. He is about 5’ 10” tall and his weight is approx 72 kg. 

Family

Wilmot Reed Hastings, an attorney  and Joan Amory Loomis were Reed’s parents. There is no information regarding his siblings. 

Career and Achievements

After graduating from Stanford University in 1998, Reed began his career as a tool developer in Adaptive Technology for several years. In 1991, he founded his company “Pure Software” which used to make tools for troubleshooting software. The company grew rapidly but in 1995 due to some administrative issues the company was taken over by Morgan Stanley. 

 Reed along with his former colleague Marc Randolph founded a video rental company “Netflix”. Gradually the company grew and began to attract customers. Currently, Netflix became a billion dollar company and one of the best online movies and video provider companies. Now, it is operating around the world with its powerful content. 

In addition to this, Reed has served as a director of several global companies including Facebook, Microsoft, and many more. Further, he is associated with various NGOS and charitable institutions. With rising popularity, he has been featured in several global magazines and newspaper articles including Time and Forbers.  

Girlfriends and affairs

Reed has been married to Patricia Ann Quillin. Together, they have two children. 

Associated With

Catherine Mooty has shared stage with Reed.

Net Worth

As of now, in 2021 Reed’s net worth is estimated to be more than $7B. Major sources of his earnings are various business ventures. 

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FAQ

What is the age of  Reed Hastings?

Age of  Reed Hastings is 60 years.

When is the Birthday of  Reed Hastings?

 Reed Hastings’s birthday is on October 8, 1960.

How tall is  Reed Hastings?

 Reed Hastings is 5′ 10″  tall.

Where is  Reed Hastings from?

Reed Hastings is from  Boston, Massachusetts, US.