Remember the thrill of browsing the aisles of a video store, searching for the perfect movie for a Friday night? Now, what if someone told you that experience could be distilled into a bright red kiosk? Redbox wasn't just a rental service; it was a cultural phenomenon, a disruptive force that reshaped home entertainment.

Founded in 2002, Redbox capitalized on the booming popularity of DVDs, offering a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional video stores and the burgeoning mail-order DVD services. At its peak, Redbox operated over 40,000 kiosks across the United States, a ubiquitous presence that redefined how Americans accessed movies. The concept was simple: rent a DVD for a low price, keep it for a night, and return it to any Redbox location. This simplicity, coupled with strategic placement in grocery stores and other high-traffic areas, proved to be a winning formula.

Category	Information
Name	Gregg Kaplan
Title	Founder & CEO of Redbox
Career Highlights	Led the development of a $2 billion product line at Redbox and Coinstar. Strategy and development executive at McDonald's.
Redbox Start Date	2002 (while at McDonald's)
Redbox Exit Date	August 2012 (as President and COO)
Other Roles	CEO of Quarterly Co. (September 2012 July 2014) Board Member of the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation (September 2011 January 2016)
Source	LinkedIn