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The Logan Bartlett Show

EP 77: Ryan Smith (Utah Jazz Owner, Qualtrics Co-Founder): HS Dropout Turned Tech Founder Bought His Hometown NBA Team

Sep 1, 2023
Ryan Smith, the owner of the Utah Jazz and co-founder of Qualtrics, discusses buying the Jazz, applying tech lessons to basketball, getting rid of the RSN deal, starting a non-profit, views on productivity, becoming a CEO, dropping out of high school, Qualtrics journey, and creating the experience management category.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ryan Smith's journey from high school dropout to successful tech founder highlights the power of determination and self-discovery.
  • Having a clear vision, strategic planning exercises, and focusing on the end goal are crucial for personal and professional success.

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From dropping out of high school to founding a successful startup

Ryan Smith, the founder of Qualtrics, shares his journey of going from dropping out of high school to starting a successful tech company. After a period of self-discovery and overcoming personal challenges, Smith went on a mission to Mexico and returned with a newfound focus and determination. During an internship in California, he received the devastating news of his father's cancer diagnosis, which led to the genesis of Qualtrics. With his father's guidance and expertise in research methodology, Smith embarked on building a software company that would revolutionize the way research is conducted online.

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