How I Built This with Guy Raz Stripe: Patrick and John Collison
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May 7, 2018 
Brothers Patrick and John Collison, founders of Stripe, discuss building a software company for seamless online payments. They share insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, and the evolution of payment systems. The podcast also features a story of turning a grandma's cookie recipe into a successful business.
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Childhood in Ireland
- The Collison brothers grew up in rural Ireland, surrounded by farmland.
- Their parents ran a small hotel, but the brothers were more of a hazard than help.
Patrick's Coding Start
- Patrick Collison's coding journey began at 13 when he bought a programming book.
- After reading it one Saturday, he started creating web pages.
John's Coding Journey
- Inspired by his brother, John Collison also began coding, initially creating websites and video games.
- Patrick hacked John's first website to teach him a lesson about security vulnerabilities.