Found Fifteen years in and still early to the industry with Marco Zappacosta from Thumbtack
Aug 15, 2023
Marco Zappacosta, Co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, talks about his unusual path to entrepreneurship, growing Thumbtack through multiple market cycles, and his mindset around leadership. They also discuss the initial market reaction and pitching investors, building a company during a recession, exploring the use of apps for service booking in small towns and big cities, and the challenges of creating a positive company culture in startup companies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Initial Market Reaction and Pitching Investors
04:46 • 8min
Building a Company During a Recession
12:37 • 20min
Exploring the Use of Apps for Service Booking in Small Towns and Big Cities
33:06 • 2min
Exploring Company Culture in Startup Companies
34:50 • 4min
Passion, Funny Lab Experience, San Francisco Tech Scene, and Anxiety
38:42 • 3min