PayPal: Max Levchin (Part 1 of 2)
How I Built This with Guy Raz
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From Classroom to Startup
This chapter takes listeners on a journey back to 1998, where the speaker shares experiences that shaped their entrepreneurial path, including networking moments and pivotal encounters. Highlighting the importance of product design and influential connections, the chapter features a memorable Stanford lecture and initial pitch ideas that led to significant funding opportunities. The narrative reveals the challenges faced in fundraising and branding the startup, ultimately illustrating the transformative impact of mentorship and investment on a young entrepreneur's vision.
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