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The choice to say no to a billion-dollar offer
08:21 - 11:21 (02:59)
The founder of Oculus, Palmer Luckey, reveals how he was offered a billion dollars for his start-up and the difficulty of deciding whether to accept it or not.
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The hosts discuss their experiences with selling their companies and starting a podcast.
08:21 - 09:06 (00:44)
Summary
The hosts discuss their experiences with selling their companies and starting a podcast. One of the hosts recently closed on the sale of another company.
ChapterThe choice to say no to a billion-dollar offer
EpisodeTop 5 Interviews of 2022
PodcastMy First Million
Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus, shares his experience of turning down a billion-dollar offer after starting his company through a Kickstarter campaign.
09:06 - 10:43 (01:37)
Summary
Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus, shares his experience of turning down a billion-dollar offer after starting his company through a Kickstarter campaign.
ChapterThe choice to say no to a billion-dollar offer
EpisodeTop 5 Interviews of 2022
PodcastMy First Million
The social programming through media can condition people to believe that they have to follow a certain narrative and take certain opportunities, which can make it difficult to take risks.
10:43 - 11:21 (00:37)
Summary
The social programming through media can condition people to believe that they have to follow a certain narrative and take certain opportunities, which can make it difficult to take risks. The speaker reflects on their decision to start Oculus and turn down a billion-dollar offer, and how they could not have made any other choice.