16 December 2018
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How PayPal got big fast
Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor Reid Hoffman, author of the new book Blitzscaling, recalls his days at PayPal—and the trial and error that led to the company’s winning strategy.
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In this video:
- Reid’s new book, Blitzscaling
- How Reid created LinkedIn
- Why some companies must grow fast or die
- Is success in Silicon Valley more about talent or luck?
- Reid recalls the early days of PayPal
- When and how to fire employees
- Reid’s unusual journey to Silicon Valley
- What does a conscientious corporation look like?
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