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#233 Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin (PayPal)

Founders

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The Founding Mavericks of PayPal

This chapter explores the early days of PayPal, focusing on the founders' unconventional backgrounds and the intense competition between Confinity and X.com. It highlights the unique corporate culture that encouraged creativity and nonconformity, favoring intelligence over traditional expertise. Additionally, it reflects on the formative experiences of key figures, emphasizing their resilience and innovative problem-solving that helped shape the company's success in the tech industry.

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