In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the stories of pioneers like Tim Armstrong highlight the power of innovation, adaptability, and the indomitable human spirit.

Today's guest is Tim Armstrong, who is synonymous with resilience, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive. Armstrong shares his journey post-Verizon, leading to the founding of his company, Flowcode. Inspired by the widespread use of QR codes in China, Flowcode aims to connect offline and online experiences seamlessly. Armstrong emphasizes the importance of building a solid team and maintaining a long-term vision. He advises treating work as a craft, cautioning against the pitfalls of short-term thinking often fueled by social media. Armstrong advocates for perseverance and dedication to achieve true expertise, drawing insightful parallels between business and personal endeavors, such as parenting or training for the Olympics.

In this episode:

(00:00:27) - Introduction to Tim Armstrong

(00:01:04) - Family Background and Professions

(00:03:44) - Interests and Aspirations

(00:07:09) - College Experience and Career Path

(00:12:26) - Transition to Publishing and Media

(00:17:53) - Transition to Internet Industry

(00:19:44) - The vision for the internet

(00:20:47) - Working at Star Wave

(00:24:07) - Transition to Disney

(00:28:32) - Transition to Google

(00:33:14) - Leadership at AOL

(00:36:22) - Reflecting on the AOL experience

(00:38:35) - Post-AOL career contemplation

(00:40:08) - Exploring Offline Trends in China

(00:41:00) - Origin Story of Flow Code

(00:42:15) - Building the Best Team

(00:43:56) - Craft Over Career

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About Tim Armstrong

Tim Armstrong (born December 21, 1970) is an American business executive known for his leadership in the tech and media industries. He was the CEO of Oath Inc., a Verizon subsidiary that included AOL and Yahoo! Before that, he served as CEO of AOL Inc. from 2009 until its acquisition by Verizon in 2015. Armstrong began his career in journalism and became prominent for his expertise in online advertising sales in the 1990s. He held significant positions at Google, including President of Google's Americas Operations. Armstrong has a background in economics and sociology from Connecticut College and has contributed significantly to the growth and transformation of digital media companies.

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125. Tim Armstrong: CEO of Flowcode & Interactive Advertising Bureau Hall of Fame Member