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Roku - The Streaming Wonder - $ROKU

27 Oct 2025

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Curious how a scrappy startup went from powering Netflix’s first streaming device to becoming the neutral Switzerland of the streaming wars—outselling giants like Amazon, Apple, and Google? Dive into the remarkable tale of Roku and its relentless founder, Anthony Wood, as they revolutionized TV one bold gamble at a time. Discover how hardware losses fueled platform dominance, advertising became the real prize, and why Roku’s neutrality made it indispensable. Ready for a journey of triumph, hubris, and resilience? https://empor.top/us/ROKUCoveringRoku: The Story of TV's Neutral SwitzerlandI. Introduction & Episode RoadmapII. Anthony Wood: The Serial EntrepreneurIII. Roku's Founding & Early Years (2002-2007)IV. The Netflix Partnership & Project Griffin (2007-2008)V. The First Roku Device & Platform Strategy (2008-2010)VI. Building the Ecosystem: Smart TVs & Roku OS (2011-2016)VII. IPO & The Platform Business Model (2017-2019)VIII. The Streaming Wars & Pandemic Boom (2019-2021)IX. The Crash & Reality Check (2021-2023)X. The Modern Roku: Platform Dominance & Future Challenges (2023-Present)XI. Playbook: Business & Investing LessonsXII. Analysis & Bear vs. Bull Case

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