12min chapter

Trapital cover image

StubHub: The Complicated World of Reselling Tickets

Trapital

CHAPTER

The Birth of StubHub: Struggles and Success

This chapter explores the inception of StubHub, driven by the founders' frustrations with the chaotic ticket resale market of the late 90s. It details their journey through personal anecdotes, strategic decisions, and the challenges that emerged in building a reliable platform. The narrative highlights key moments leading to StubHub's eventual acquisition by eBay, reflecting on the complexities and triumphs of the startup's early years.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode