How I Built This with Guy Raz Lynda.com: Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin
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Sep 6, 2021 In this insightful conversation, Lynda Weinman, co-founder of Lynda.com and a web design pioneer, teams up with Bruce Heavin, an illustrator and key player in the company's growth. They share their journey from hosting a small workshop in Ojai to creating a billion-dollar online learning platform. The duo discusses the challenges they faced post-9/11, the emotional turmoil of selling to LinkedIn, and navigating the intricacies of business growth and investor dynamics. Their story highlights resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of technology in education.
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Unstable Childhood
- Lynda Weinman's parents divorced when she was three, leading to an unstable childhood shuffling between homes.
- This developed a strong sense of responsibility and people-pleasing tendencies in her.
From Museum Studies to Punk Rock
- Lynda attended an experimental high school and studied museum studies in college but couldn't find work.
- She opened a punk and new wave clothing store called Vertigo on the Sunset Strip, later opening another on Melrose Avenue.
Retail Failure
- Lynda's retail store failed after four years due to her lack of business experience, shoplifting, and employee theft.
- This experience left her hesitant to pursue further business ventures, feeling it was her biggest failure.