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GitHub's Founding
- Tom Preston-Warner pitched GitHub to Chris Wanstrath in a sports bar.
- Wanstrath, barely an acquaintance, immediately agreed to join the project.
Immediate Product-Market Fit
- GitHub's product-market fit was exceptional upon launch, like Uber or Twitter.
- Its early adoption was so strong that hosting costs became a concern.
The Power of Premium Models
- Offer a free tier for activities that fuel growth, like open-source projects.
- Charge for actions that restrict growth, like private repositories, creating a premium model.