The podcast host discusses the evolution of social media and the comparison between different platforms with guest speaker. They discuss the simple beginnings of Twitter versus the added features of MySpace and how Discord fits into the mix.
In 2009, Mark Zuckerberg approached Steve Jobs, his mentor, to ask for advice on the direction of Facebook. At the time, Facebook was only five years old and predominantly used by Ivy League college kids.
The founder of Braze, Jon Hyman, discusses his early days building an app for Facebook that served as a precursor for their current business platform, and his thoughts on the future of commerce and communication over the platform.
The speaker discusses the humble beginnings of well-known websites such as Uber, Snapchat, Facebook, eBay, and Amazon, as well as the popularity of a blog post about the early days of Airbnb.
Hop around different companies, whether they are big or small, instead of sticking to one company with long term aspirations. Amazon's ability to launch something new like a convenience store is impressive.