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Pattern Breakers

Justin Kan: Pattern Breaker Personified

Jun 10, 2024
Justin Kan, a man with uncommon ideas and persuasive leadership skills, discusses the success of Justin.tv and Twitch, his fear of scarcity, and lessons learned from the failure of Atrium. The podcast delves into his innovative ventures, storytelling prowess, and embracing intrinsic motivations over external success.
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  • Justin Kan's unconventional ideas led to the success of Twitch by focusing on streamers' needs.
  • Kan's journey emphasizes the shift from external success to intrinsic fulfillment in career choices.

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Justin Kahn's Journey to Entrepreneurship

Justin Kahn, co-founder of Justin TV, Twitch, and Atrium, shares his unconventional path to success, starting from high school projects like Space Cadets to founding Kiko, which was eventually sold on eBay for over a quarter of a million dollars. His audacious ventures continued with Justin TV's pioneering live stream of his life 24/7, leading to the creation of Twitch. These experiences highlight Kahn's adventurous spirit, entrepreneurial mindset, and knack for unconventional ideas.

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