(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp
How I Built This with Guy Raz
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From Family Roots to Entrepreneurial Dreams
This chapter reflects on the speaker's family's military and entrepreneurial backgrounds, highlighting the stories of their parents and the challenges of small business ownership. It delves into personal anecdotes that shaped the speaker's identity, including academic struggles, the influence of cultural experiences, and the journey into web design. The conversation further explores the founding of a web design company, emphasizing the blend of creativity and strategy in addressing market gaps.
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