How I Built This with Guy Raz Live From HIBT Summit: Payal Kadakia, Tristan Walker, and Perry Chen on Innovation
Jul 22, 2021
Join Payal Kadakia, founder of ClassPass; Tristan Walker, founder of Walker & Company; and Perry Chen, co-founder of Kickstarter, as they dive into the essence of innovation. They discuss how personal frustrations fuel entrepreneurial creativity and the importance of resilience. The trio emphasizes that innovation thrives on authenticity, not just new ideas. Their insights on navigating business model iterations and the impact of consumer behavior reveal how diverse perspectives can spark groundbreaking ideas.
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Accidental Entrepreneur
- Perry Chen wasn't initially focused on entrepreneurship but on music.
- An unsolved problem in his field, funding creative projects, sparked his idea for Kickstarter.
The "Should" Feeling
- Founders are driven by a feeling that something should exist.
- This drive pushes them to create solutions for problems they experience.
Negative Emotions as Fuel
- Negative emotions like anger and feeling disrespected can fuel creativity.
- These feelings can be powerful catalysts for innovation.