My First Million

The Underdog Story of Reddit

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Mar 22, 2024
Explore the surprising journey of Reddit as it transitions into a public company, sparking fascinating reflections on its origins and evolution. Uncover the pivotal role Paul Graham played in shaping startup culture through Y Combinator. Delve into the early community-building tactics, including creative strategies like using fake accounts to engage users. Learn about the tumultuous history involving legal battles and the bittersweet sale to Condé Nast, while contemplating how profitability continues to elude this iconic platform.
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ADVICE

Learn by Teaching

  • If you want to learn something, try teaching it.
  • This can lead to new insights and even businesses, like Y Combinator.
ANECDOTE

Showing Up

  • Steve and Alexis traveled from Virginia to hear Paul Graham's talk, demonstrating initiative.
  • This led to them being noticed and ultimately joining Y Combinator.
ADVICE

Trust Your Gut

  • Trust your gut when it comes to people and opportunities.
  • Paul Graham initially rejected Reddit, but his wife's intuition led him to reconsider.
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