Tech Brew Ride Home (IHP) TheGlobe.com Saga Part I
Dec 30, 2023
Stephan Paternot, co-founder of TheGlobe.com and early pioneer of social media, shares the captivating tale of his journey through the dot-com era. He discusses the birth of TheGlobe.com in 1995 and the challenges of securing funding while navigating the uncharted waters of the online landscape. Personal anecdotes highlight the evolution of internet culture, innovative marketing strategies, and the thrill of building a vibrant online community. His reflections reveal the struggles of monetization and the transformative impact of technology on communication.
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Stephan's Nomadic Childhood
- Stephan Paternot, born in Palo Alto, moved to Switzerland at age four, effectively erasing his American childhood.
- Years later, he returned to California, feeling surprisingly at home.
Computers as Comfort
- Computers became Stephan's refuge due to frequent language changes and lack of shared cultural touchpoints.
- He found comfort in the universality of movies and the logic of computer games and programming.
Early Computer Experiences
- Stephan's first computer was a Commodore 64, followed by experiences with school computers like Spectrums and Acorns.
- He fondly remembers his Commodore and later discovered Apple computers, leading to BBSs and an eight-hour international phone bill.
