From Rural Ireland to Silicon Valley: A Journey into AI and Entrepreneurship

The chapter follows the speaker's early fascination with computers in rural Ireland, leading to creating an AI language at a young age and winning a science award. It explores experiences like programming cash registers and starting a company with his brother to compete with eBay during his teens. The chapter also delves into the journey from building apps to creating Stripe, including the influence of their interest in the iPhone and the inspiration behind simplifying payment processes for businesses.