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Founder Story: Joe Thomas of Loom

Founder Story: Joe Thomas of Loom

From sleeping on a twin mattress in Los Angeles to seeing his company acquired for $975 million by Atlassian, Joe's journey is one of grit, vision, and constant adaptation. His genius lies in his ability to recognize an untapped market for asynchronous video communication, turning a failed startup pivot into a household tool for millions of teams across the globe.
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Founder Story: Tobi Lütke of Shopify

Founder Story: Tobi Lütke of Shopify

The journey of Tobias "Tobi" Lütke, the founder and CEO of Shopify, began in a small town in Germany with a love for coding and snowboarding. What started as an attempt to sell snowboard gear online evolved into Shopify, a global e-commerce platform that now empowers millions of businesses worldwide. Lütke’s relentless focus on solving real problems faced by entrepreneurs and his unconventional leadership style have revolutionized the way businesses operate online, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
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Founder Story: Rich Barton of Zillow

Founder Story: Rich Barton of Zillow

Under Barton’s leadership, Expedia’s user-friendly interface and robust functionality transformed the travel industry. Expedia went public in 1999, raising $80 million in its IPO, and grew to become the world’s largest seller of travel services, generating billions in revenue. Barton’s tenure as CEO until 2003 established him as a trailblazer and demonstrated his belief in empowering consumers with transparency and choice.
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Founder Story: Chris Lu of Copy.ai

Founder Story: Chris Lu of Copy.ai

Chris Lu's journey from angel investor to the co-founder of Copy.ai is a testament to the transformative power of innovation and creativity in the tech space. After witnessing firsthand the struggles of entrepreneurs while investing in diverse startups, Lu identified a unique opportunity to leverage advanced artificial intelligence to empower small businesses and solopreneurs. With Copy.ai, he not only disrupted the traditional copywriting market but also sparked a new wave of entrepreneurial potential across the globe.
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Founder Story: Roy Mann of Monday.com

Founder Story: Roy Mann of Monday.com

Monday.com was born out of a frustration Mann and co-founder Eran Zinman felt with the tools available to manage teams and projects. The duo envisioned software that was not only customizable but also easy to adopt—a product that teams would love using.
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