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The author says Netflix is not a tech company, but then does not give a definition of what is a tech company. At one point he seems to say anything that sells s
by Communitivity 5y ago
The author says Netflix is not a tech company, but then does not give a definition of what is a tech company. At one point he seems to say anything that sells something online is not a tech company. I disagree, using SaaS companies as one set of counter-examples.
For me a tech company is any company that offers product that is computerized hardware, software, digital asset, or digital service that they have created (so not just a case of repackaging). Netflix meets that definition because it offers a viewing experience with recommendations, watch lists, etc. By my definition many of the companies online would be considered tech companies though.
I do think Areading314 is partially correct too. Most companies today are going to be using technology. Though not most will be creating it as a product.