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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

My first real boss, Brad Chase at Microsoft, encouraged me to take big swings and supported me even when my ideas failed.

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How Rich Barton Built Expedia and Zillow — Audacious Goals, Provocation Marketing, and More

@ Tim Ferriss

How Rich Barton Built Expedia and Zillow — Audacious Goals, Provocation Marketing, and More

04/18/25

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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

I learned that the culture at Microsoft encouraged innovation and big ideas, which is crucial for fostering creativity in a company.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

Bill Gates Sr. helped me secure funding after I shared my vision for Starbucks, which was crucial for the company's future.

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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

My mentor Steve Blank advised me not to be afraid to pivot when things weren't working out, which led me to reconsider our approach to the business.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

I actively seek mentors and peers who can provide support and guidance, especially those who have built larger companies than mine.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

At Microsoft, I wanted to foster an environment where teamwork meant holding each other accountable, not just being nice to one another.

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Working at a small startup helped me discover my passion for software, as I found it rewarding to build something that could change how people work.

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Garry Tan

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

My experience at Microsoft taught me how to navigate corporate politics, but it didn't prepare me for the fast-paced startup environment.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

My girlfriend encouraged me to stop talking about my ideas and start building them, which motivated me to leave Google and pursue my own projects.

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Reed Hastings

02/24/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

My first company, Pure Software, taught me that hard work alone isn't enough; I lacked business sophistication and faced internal chaos despite having excellent products.