“No one has ever asked me to give a graduation speech. But in my years of working with aspiring entrepreneurs, many of them in college, I've gotten used to giving advice.”

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This reads as a modest setup for giving advice without claiming official authority. It suggests that experience can create a teaching role even without a formal invitation, especially when someone has spent time around people starting out. It lands in a commencement setting, or any moment when practical advice is offered from habit rather than ceremony.

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About Marc Randolph

American tech entrepreneur, advisor and speaker

Marc Bernays Randolph is an American tech entrepreneur, advisor, and speaker. He is best known as the co-founder and first chief executive officer of Netflix. Randolph helped launch the company that became a defining name in streaming and home entertainment. He has also worked as an advisor and speaker, roles that reflect his long involvement in technology and business.

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