My First Million Paul English: How He Built And Sold 6 Companies And Why He Believes Irritation Becomes Inspiration
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Dec 9, 2022 Paul English, the entrepreneurial powerhouse and co-founder of Kayak, shares his journey of building and selling multiple companies. He discusses the importance of excellent recruitment and how personal challenges, including his experience with bipolar disorder, shape his innovations. English believes irritation can spark inspiration, leading to new ideas like a competitor to Twitter. He also critiques inefficiencies in the travel industry and explores the significance of community support in mental health.
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Modern Tech Failure
- Modern tech stacks make product failure less common.
- Company failures now stem from founder issues or solving unimportant problems.
Aggressive Recruiting
- Recruit constantly, even outside of formal settings.
- Treat top candidates like the most desirable person, doing whatever it takes to get them.
Irritation as Inspiration
- Paul owns 300 domain names, each with a Google Doc outlining a business idea.
- He believes irritation sparks inspiration, leading to product innovation.