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Sparks: Co-Founder of AOL Steve Case Shares How He Makes Decisions & Executes On Ideas
Jan 19, 2024
Steve Case, Co-Founder of AOL, shares the challenges of launching America Online in the 80s. He discusses the belief in the internet's potential and Revolution's role in funding and investing in future companies. The podcast also explores finding fulfillment in entrepreneurship, the importance of exploring outside one's comfort zone, executing ideas and building partnerships, and criteria for investing in startups.
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- Steve Case believed in the potential of the internet to change the world and took the risk of launching AOL before it became widely known, paving the way for the tech industry and its positive impact on communities.
- Case emphasizes the importance of passion and treating work as more than just a business, as it drives him to put in the time and effort to make things successful and encourages entrepreneurship through partnerships and staying grounded.
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Creating AOL and its Impact
Steve Case, the creator of America Online (AOL), reflects on how he started AOL back in 1985 and the impact it had on the world. Despite the early struggles, Case believed that the internet would be a transformative medium. He discusses the surprise of how the internet was embraced during the pandemic and emphasizes the importance of having a big idea that inspires and motivates. Case highlights the positive impact that AOL had not only on the tech industry but also on the communities where the company operated.
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