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1692: Rethinking Entrepreneurship With Basecamp Founder David Hansson

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In 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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