Comcast CEO on How His Dad Stumbled Into the TV Business

The transcript covers the journey of joining Comcast, a company founded by the speaker's father. It discusses the unexpected growth of Comcast, the influence of the speaker's father, and his diverse business background. The origins of cable television and the subscription-based business model are explored. The transcript concludes with the visionary origin of the name Comcast, combining communications and broadcasting.

What was the initial revenue of Comcast when it was a small company?

• 40 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

What was one of the early businesses the founder of Comcast was involved in before starting the company?

• Home Appliances

• Children's Toys

• Women's Apparel

• Men's Cologne

What was the founder's main interest that influenced his business ventures?

• Technology

• Marketing and Advertising

• Real Estate

• Finance

What was the strategic reason behind the name 'Comcast'?

• It was a random choice

• It was a family name

• It combined communications and broadcasting

• It was inspired by a famous personality

What was a key feature of the business model that the founder of Comcast appreciated?

• Discount pricing

• One-time sales

• Recurring revenue

• Seasonal sales