My First Million

Kevin Ryan: How This Billionaire Founder Finds +$20B Business Ideas

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Sep 14, 2023
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Kevin Ryan
Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO of AlleyCorp, shares his journey in building some of the most successful tech companies like Business Insider and MongoDB. He discusses the reasons behind Buzzfeed's struggles while highlighting his unique approach to launching eight companies a year. Ryan reflects on the impact of AI on business strategies and emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and strong team dynamics. He also explores innovative sectors he's excited about, from psychedelics to semiconductors, making for a fascinating conversation on entrepreneurship.
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ANECDOTE

From Corporate to Startup

  • Kevin Ryan's career began at established companies like Prudential and Euro Disney.
  • He later joined DoubleClick as employee #20, eventually becoming CEO and leading it through substantial growth and an acquisition by Google.
ADVICE

Invest Aggressively in Proven Ideas

  • If your business idea can reliably generate more value than it costs, aggressively invest in growth.
  • Hire salespeople and engineers if they bring a positive return on investment.
ADVICE

Evaluate Dilution vs. Growth

  • Consider the dilution when raising capital and compare it to potential growth.
  • If investing the raised capital yields more value than the dilution, take the deal.
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