Making It with Jon Davids 197 - "We Sold to Salesforce.com for $800M and Here's What I Learned" | Mike Lazerow
Jun 20, 2025
In this conversation, Mike Lazerow, a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author behind Buddy Media, shares insights from his $800M sale to Salesforce. He discusses how transformative life experiences shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. Mike dives into the rollercoaster of launching ventures like golf.com amid market chaos. He also reveals what it was like to be acquired by a tech giant and the power of networking in entrepreneurship. Plus, he explores how AI is changing the startup landscape, making it easier for anyone to launch a business.
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Life-Threatening Heart Condition
- Mike Lazerow survived two open heart surgeries and a burst valve at 19 years old.
- This near-death experience made him fearless and gave him a profound appreciation for life.
Facebook's Social Graph Impact
- The social graph and Facebook's early growth opened huge marketing opportunities.
- Early adoption by smart entrepreneurs like Mike predicted social media’s transformative impact.
Zuckerberg's Billion-Dollar Refusal
- Mark Zuckerberg turned down a $1 billion cash offer from Yahoo when young.
- He focused on long-term growth and purpose over instant wealth.
