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1692: Rethinking Entrepreneurship With Basecamp Founder David Hansson

Nov 25, 2021

David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder of Basecamp and creator of Ruby on Rails, shares his unconventional insights on entrepreneurship. He critiques the glorification of long hours and discusses the cultural differences between Danish and American work ethics. Hansson emphasizes efficiency and the need for entrepreneurs to build skills rather than rely heavily on funding. He also reflects on the launch of Hey.com, advocating for simplicity in communication, and the importance of resilience in parenting to encourage independence and exploration.

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David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH)

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Rethinking Entrepreneurial Success

11min

The Basecamp Journey: Redefining Entrepreneurship

28min

The Rise of Hey.com: A Fresh Take on Email

10min

Revolutionizing Email: Gaining Control Over Communication

4min

Email Privacy and Entrepreneurial Simplicity

27min

Navigating the Pros and Cons of YouTube for Kids

2min

The Value of Resilience in Modern Parenting

2min

Embracing Philosophy in Business

2min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemeier Hansson about what’s wrong with the popular model of entrepreneurship.

The terrible myths surrounding entrepreneurship. (1:50)
The differences between Danish and American cultures. (5:41)
How there are people who are more efficient with their time. (9:16)
How he got started and the inception of Basecamp. (13:32)
The value of efficiency. (20:25)
You have to learn how to build it yourself. (24:04)
The misleading concept of ‘running lean’. (28:24)
The false dichotomy entrepreneurs fall prey to. (34:49)
Was there a pivotal moment with his relationship with money? (42:44)
Why are people paying for something they can get for free? (48:09)
Why do so many entrepreneurs miss the obvious? (59:10)
Hacks to improve your personal efficiency. (1:04:06)
Do what makes you happy. (1:06:58)
Why he is skeptical about the Metaverse. (1:11:20)
His philosophy on screen time with his kids. (1:15:33)

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