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Balancing Startups and Education
07:26 - 12:19 (04:52)
The founder of Flexport talks about his experience juggling a startup and education, including attending a flexible college program that allowed him to create his own major.
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In this episode, Keith Rabois reflects on his early days as an entrepreneur, discussing the differences in how he started his first company versus the more thought-out approach of Flexport.
07:26 - 08:44 (01:18)
Summary
In this episode, Keith Rabois reflects on his early days as an entrepreneur, discussing the differences in how he started his first company versus the more thought-out approach of Flexport.
ChapterBalancing Startups and Education
Episode#52 - AI Teachers, Deskless Workforce & The Passion Economy with Zak Kukoff
PodcastMy First Million
The challenges of starting a company as a teenager, including difficulty getting taken seriously due to young age and lack of experience, are discussed in this episode.
08:44 - 09:19 (00:34)
Summary
The challenges of starting a company as a teenager, including difficulty getting taken seriously due to young age and lack of experience, are discussed in this episode. The speakers also recount their experiences with past startups, including one that went out of business despite making some revenue and gaining partnerships.
ChapterBalancing Startups and Education
Episode#52 - AI Teachers, Deskless Workforce & The Passion Economy with Zak Kukoff
PodcastMy First Million
The pressure to conform to societal norms and parental expectations can pose a challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs, but it's important to stay true to your passion and vision, despite the doubts of others.
09:21 - 10:27 (01:06)
Summary
The pressure to conform to societal norms and parental expectations can pose a challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs, but it's important to stay true to your passion and vision, despite the doubts of others.
ChapterBalancing Startups and Education
Episode#52 - AI Teachers, Deskless Workforce & The Passion Economy with Zak Kukoff
PodcastMy First Million
The traditional path to success in America has been seen as going to college, going to grad school, and becoming a white-collar professional.
10:27 - 12:19 (01:51)
Summary
The traditional path to success in America has been seen as going to college, going to grad school, and becoming a white-collar professional. However, in this episode, the guest speaker discusses how his unconventional undergraduate degree led him to a successful career in entrepreneurship.