Founders and Early History
Roku was created by Anthony Wood, who founded the company in 2002 and later served as CEO. Anthony Wood previously worked at Netflix, where he helped build its streaming infrastructure before launching Roku as a separate hardware and software platform Forbes.
Roku went public in 2017 through a direct listing on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker symbol ROKU. The direct listing allowed existing shareholders to sell shares directly without a traditional IPO underwriting process SEC.
Current Leadership and Ownership
Anthony Wood's Role Today
Anthony Wood remains the controlling figure at Roku, holding the titles of Founder and Executive Chairman. He continues to influence product strategy and long-term direction while other executives manage day-to-day operations Forbes.
Current CEO and Executive Team
Thomas O. Starrs serves as Roku's current Chief Executive Officer, leading the company's business operations and public strategy. The executive team includes senior leaders in engineering, content partnerships, and advertising technology Roku Investor Relations.
Company Structure and Public Profile
Roku's Business Model
Roku operates a streaming platform that powers smart TVs and streaming players, earning revenue primarily through advertising and hardware sales. The platform aggregates content from multiple services, positioning Roku as a distribution layer for video publishers Roku Investor Relations.
Public Market Standing
Roku trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker ROKU and remains a publicly traded company with shares held by institutional and retail investors. The company's market capitalization and revenue figures are reported quarterly in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC.
