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Dropbox's Origin on The Bus
- Drew Houston invented Dropbox after forgetting his thumb drive on a bus trip and coding a file-sync solution on the spot.
- This story highlights the problem-driven origin of Dropbox as a real engineer's frustration turned into innovation.
Simple Syncing Nailed Early
- Dropbox's core product feature, syncing files by placing them in a folder, was nailed within weeks of the company's founding.
- This simple, intuitive design became the product's enduring magic and main user value.
Embrace Skeptics Early On
- Early criticism of Dropbox highlighted doubts about virality and income generation.
- Founders should persist through skepticism and focus on sound product-market fit.