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The Myth of the Million Dollars
11:57 - 15:15 (03:18)
The concept of "a million dollars" has been a long-held fantasy for many people, as seen in the early days of internet startups when the focus was on the first million users rather than the first million dollars. This podcast explores the allure of the concept of having a million dollars.
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The speaker left his tech job with a goal to create his own company and make as much money as he was earning before.
11:57 - 13:36 (01:38)
Summary
The speaker left his tech job with a goal to create his own company and make as much money as he was earning before. He saw this as a way to gain financial freedom and do something he enjoyed.
ChapterThe Myth of the Million Dollars
Episode#7 - The Hippie With A Billion Dollars
PodcastMy First Million
The startup initially planned to develop software for voice recognition but pivoted to a self-updating address book web-based called Lemon Link that wasn't as successful with only 2000 registered members.
13:36 - 14:16 (00:40)
Summary
The startup initially planned to develop software for voice recognition but pivoted to a self-updating address book web-based called Lemon Link that wasn't as successful with only 2000 registered members.
ChapterThe Myth of the Million Dollars
Episode#7 - The Hippie With A Billion Dollars
PodcastMy First Million
The number million has been historically celebrated in the tech world for reaching a million users as the ultimate milestone.
14:16 - 15:15 (00:58)
Summary
The number million has been historically celebrated in the tech world for reaching a million users as the ultimate milestone. Even today, it carries a certain mystique for people who view it as an infinite amount of money.