Episode
#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
50:15
Published: Wed Jul 31 2019
Description
Jack Smith (@_jacksmith) is the most clever entrepreneur I know. He’s cofounded multiple startups: Vungle, Coin, Shyp. With Vungle recently selling for $750M. We talk about his early businesses as a kid, selling prank itching powder on the playground - all the way to his infamous “LinkedIn Hack” that got him his first $120k investment check. Got feedback or questions? Email me at [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chapters
Vungle, an ad network company, has made hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue despite raising only $25 million.
00:00 - 04:56 (04:56)
Summary
Vungle, an ad network company, has made hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue despite raising only $25 million. The company’s founder has his hands in various types of projects, from starting businesses to investing in them.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares their experience of starting freelancing at the age of 12 and bidding on projects at lower rates because they didn't like being told what to do.
04:56 - 09:04 (04:07)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of starting freelancing at the age of 12 and bidding on projects at lower rates because they didn't like being told what to do.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker talks about the over glorification of productivity in today's world and how it affects creativity flow.
09:05 - 15:39 (06:34)
Summary
The speaker talks about the over glorification of productivity in today's world and how it affects creativity flow. Instead of focusing on productivity porn, he recommends reaching out to others and offering help as a way to boost creativity.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares how they found a hack on LinkedIn Ads where they could set the targeting so specifically that only one person would see the ad, and discusses the opportunities available on nascent platforms.
15:39 - 24:39 (09:00)
Summary
The speaker shares how they found a hack on LinkedIn Ads where they could set the targeting so specifically that only one person would see the ad, and discusses the opportunities available on nascent platforms.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
The founder of technology-startup company, AngelPad, shares his experience with applicants standing out in a highly competitive market by telling the story of an individual who took a unique approach to applying that ultimately caught his attention among a pile of other software engineering backgrounds.
24:40 - 30:30 (05:50)
Summary
The founder of technology-startup company, AngelPad, shares his experience with applicants standing out in a highly competitive market by telling the story of an individual who took a unique approach to applying that ultimately caught his attention among a pile of other software engineering backgrounds.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
Two non-engineers pitch app developers on the idea of 15-second trailers for apps to entice early adopters, inspired by an app developer who wanted early dibs.
30:31 - 35:12 (04:41)
Summary
Two non-engineers pitch app developers on the idea of 15-second trailers for apps to entice early adopters, inspired by an app developer who wanted early dibs.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses how advertising and banner ads have changed over time and shares their opinions on the effectiveness of banner ads for increasing visibility.
35:12 - 39:59 (04:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses how advertising and banner ads have changed over time and shares their opinions on the effectiveness of banner ads for increasing visibility.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast episode discusses selling company equity while still employed with investors often not wanting employees to sell stock.
39:59 - 44:02 (04:02)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses selling company equity while still employed with investors often not wanting employees to sell stock.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses the minimum income they would require to feel comfortable pursuing entrepreneurship, and highlights the importance of staying up to date with new platforms and technology.
44:02 - 49:29 (05:27)
Summary
The speaker discusses the minimum income they would require to feel comfortable pursuing entrepreneurship, and highlights the importance of staying up to date with new platforms and technology.
Episode#6 - How This Silicon Valley Outsider Hustled His Way to $750M Exit - Meet Vungle's Jack Smith
PodcastMy First Million
In this transcript, the hosts conclude the episode and provide Jack Smith with an opportunity to promote himself.
49:30 - 50:12 (00:41)
Summary
In this transcript, the hosts conclude the episode and provide Jack Smith with an opportunity to promote himself. Jack gives his website (jacksmith.eu) and mentions that he has a blog and social media accounts that can be found through the website.