Indie Hackers #001 – Building an Audience and Being Scrappy with Jason Grishkoff of SubmitHub
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Feb 9, 2017 AI Snips
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From Corporate Job to Google via Indy Shuffle
- Jason Grishkoff hated his corporate job and felt isolated in a new city after college.
- He started Indy Shuffle to connect with friends, which eventually led to him being fired and hired by Google.
Fired for Indy Shuffle
- Jason's boss was concerned about his focus on Indy Shuffle, viewing it as a distraction.
- This led to a performance plan and ultimately, Jason's dismissal.
Culture Fit over Skill
- Work performance issues often stem from personality clashes, not just lack of skill.
- Culture fit is crucial, as demonstrated by Jason's experience at Google.