1692: Rethinking Entrepreneurship With Basecamp Founder David Hansson
Release Date: 11/25/2021
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info_outlineIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemeier Hansson about what’s wrong with the popular model of entrepreneurship.
- The terrible myths surrounding entrepreneurship. (1:50)
- The differences between Danish and American cultures. (5:41)
- How there are people who are more efficient with their time. (9:16)
- How he got started and the inception of Basecamp. (13:32)
- The value of efficiency. (20:25)
- You have to learn how to build it yourself. (24:04)
- The misleading concept of ‘running lean’. (28:24)
- The false dichotomy entrepreneurs fall prey to. (34:49)
- Was there a pivotal moment with his relationship with money? (42:44)
- Why are people paying for something they can get for free? (48:09)
- Why do so many entrepreneurs miss the obvious? (59:10)
- Hacks to improve your personal efficiency. (1:04:06)
- Do what makes you happy. (1:06:58)
- Why he is skeptical about the Metaverse. (1:11:20)
- His philosophy on screen time with his kids. (1:15:33)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- David Heinemeier Hansson (@dhh) Twitter
- Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter
- Jeff Bezos (@jeffbezos) Twitter