Acquired The Electronic Arts IPO (with Trip Hawkins)
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May 27, 2019 
Trip Hawkins, the founder of Electronic Arts and a key innovator in gaming, shares his fascinating journey from collegiate athlete to tech pioneer. He discusses how EA made video games mainstream and the creative vision behind iconic titles like John Madden Football. Trip reflects on his early experiences at Apple, the evolution of game publishing, and the groundbreaking decision to go public in 1989, highlighting both challenges and triumphs in establishing successful business models within the gaming industry.
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Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Trip Hawkins loved sports and strategy games growing up, which sparked his interest in strategic thinking.
- In high school, he designed and marketed a tabletop game but lost money, learning a valuable lesson about business.
Discovering Your Passions
- Tune into who you are, recognizing your innate abilities and passions.
- Figure out what resonates with you in your environment and pursue your passions actively.
Apple Computer
- Trip Hawkins joined Apple as an early employee, focusing on market research and understanding customer needs.
- He recognized the potential of personal computers and wanted experience selling computer systems into homes.