Redbubble’s Martin Hosking, (Pt 2) on how his single mum instilled strong work ethic & sense of obligation as core values in him; & how entrepreneurs should have a clear purpose for their startup to succeed.
Build It. They'll Come.
Navigating the Challenges of the Dot Com Bubble
The chapter delves into the highs and lows experienced by the speaker while running Look Smart Search Engine during the dot com bubble, emphasizing the lack of strong economics and customer-aligned strategies. It discusses the critical importance of having a clear purpose in a startup, the challenges faced by competitors like Redbubble against giants such as Amazon, and the significance of purpose beyond monetary gains in building successful businesses like Aconnex and Atlassian.
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