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In 2000, Blockbuster had the chance to buy a struggling startup called Netflix. Why did the CEO decline?

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In 2000, Blockbuster had the chance to buy a struggling startup called Netflix. Why did the CEO decline?

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In 2000, Blockbuster had the chance to buy a struggling startup called Netflix. Why did the CEO decline?
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