How I Built This with Guy Raz

DoorDash: Tony Xu

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Nov 12, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Early Life and Work Ethic

  • Tony Xu's family immigrated to the US from China when he was four.
  • His mother worked multiple jobs to support the family while his father pursued an engineering degree, inspiring his work ethic.
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Childhood Businesses

  • As a child, Tony Xu started several small businesses like lawn mowing and dishwashing to earn money.
  • This entrepreneurial spirit started early, driven by his desire to buy things like Nintendo games and basketballs.
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Initial Business School Project

  • Tony Xu and his co-founders' initial business school project focused on helping local businesses.
  • Their first idea involved a tablet-based system for customers to provide feedback at checkout.
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