Business Wars Food Delivery Wars | Who's The Boss? | 2
Jun 9, 2021
Journey back to the 1990s, where a young Tony Xu washes dishes while dreaming up ways to help small businesses thrive. Meanwhile, Bastian Lehmann’s forgotten snowboard sparks the birth of Postmates. Grubhub's founders strive to make local pizza as easy to find as apartments. Learn how Travis Kalanick sees food delivery as the next frontier for Uber. The podcast dives into the entrepreneurial spirit and fierce competition shaping the food delivery landscape, revealing the twists and turns of innovation.
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Tony Xu's Early Life
- 15-year-old Tony Xu helped at his mom's restaurant, doing dishes and building a website.
- He wanted to find ways to help his mom's restaurant succeed and ease his family's financial struggles.
Name Change and First Business
- Tony Xu, originally named Shun, changed his name after watching "Who's the Boss?"
- He started a lawn-mowing business at nine, showcasing early entrepreneurial spirit.
Xu's Career Path
- Tony Xu pursued education, attending UC Berkeley and working at McKinsey, eBay, and PayPal.
- This experience prepared him for founding DoorDash.