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Lessons from Building a Precursor to SaaS
29:17 - 38:22 (09:04)
The founder of Interliant, who helped create the category called Application Service Provider or ASP, talks about his experience in building the company that failed to correctly execute the business. He also shares a valuable lesson from his mentor: "they can't kill you and they can't eat you".
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In this podcast, the speaker recounts one of his most important professional moments, shared with his closest mentor, Len.
29:17 - 31:00 (01:43)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker recounts one of his most important professional moments, shared with his closest mentor, Len. He talks about Len's quote, "They can't kill you and they can't eat you", and how he has learned the most about business from him over his career.
ChapterLessons from Building a Precursor to SaaS
Episode#448: Brad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Interliant was a successful internet hosting company in the late 90s that went public in 1999 with a peak market cap of $3 billion.
31:00 - 34:05 (03:04)
Summary
Interliant was a successful internet hosting company in the late 90s that went public in 1999 with a peak market cap of $3 billion. However, the collapse of the internet bubble in 2001 resulted in the downfall of Interliant due to their inability to control their costs and ultimately led to the failure of the company.
ChapterLessons from Building a Precursor to SaaS
Episode#448: Brad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Brad Feld shares a memory of receiving wise words and a hug from his friend Lenn in a moment when multiple companies were falling apart and he needed support.
34:05 - 36:16 (02:10)
Summary
Brad Feld shares a memory of receiving wise words and a hug from his friend Lenn in a moment when multiple companies were falling apart and he needed support.
ChapterLessons from Building a Precursor to SaaS
Episode#448: Brad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In a recent blog post, Brad Feld opens up about his experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder and discusses the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.
36:16 - 38:22 (02:06)
Summary
In a recent blog post, Brad Feld opens up about his experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder and discusses the challenges that come with entrepreneurship. Despite difficulties such as recalls and emergency board calls, he emphasizes that perseverance is key.