Audience of One #004 - Jeremy Giffon on Tiny, Philosophy, & Overrated Advice
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Feb 23, 2023 
From building a startup in high school to buying profitable software businesses, Jeremy Giffon explores Tiny’s approach and why advice can be more entertaining than useful. The conversation also wanders through internet culture, the search for meaning beyond science, life’s humbling turns, enlightenment, and how to recognize what you truly want.
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Early Career
- Jeremy Giffon co-founded an edtech startup in high school, selling media management software.
- He later joined Tiny, a holding company for cash-flowing businesses, after selling the edtech company.
High Schoolers and Startups
- High schoolers are underestimated and could benefit from more startup experience.
- Encouraging individuality and providing exit options (like the GRE) are crucial.
Tiny's Model
- Tiny acquires profitable software businesses, similar to Berkshire Hathaway's model.
- It focuses on bootstrapped entrepreneurs seeking to sell their businesses.