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Eventbrite (with Julia & Kevin Hartz)

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The speaker reflects on key lessons from Ben Horowitz's book, emphasizing the importance of embracing struggle and finding silver linings in difficul…

Kevin read me Pablo Neruda on a beach and then proposed to me.

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We're joined by two very special guests, Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz and her cofounder, spouse and Eventbrite Chairman Kevin Hartz, to tell their story of building Eventbrite together (along with their lives and family) from the PayPal diaspora to bootstrapped business, unicorn status, IPO and now starting all over again in the wake of COVID with both a tragedy and a huge new opportunity in front of them as public company.
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
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The host highlights key lessons from Ben Horowitz's book, focusing on the necessity of embracing challenges. This dis…

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entrepreneurs and leaders facing challengesIndividuals interested in romance and poetry

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Best for entrepreneurs and leaders facing challengesOften cited around lessons from struggles

The speaker reflects on key lessons from Ben Horowitz's book, emphasizing the importance of embracing struggle and finding silver linings in difficult situations.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: entrepreneurs and leaders facing challenges
Key quote: The speaker reflects on key lessons from Ben Horowitz's book, emphasizing the importance of embracing struggle and finding silver linings in difficult situations.
The host highlights key lessons from Ben Horowitz's book, focusing on the necessity of embracing challenges. This discussion aims to inspire listeners to find positivity in tough circumstances.
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Pablo Neruda cover
Best for Individuals interested in romance and poetryOften cited around engagement proposal story

Kevin read me Pablo Neruda on a beach and then proposed to me.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in romance and poetry
Key quote: Kevin read me Pablo Neruda on a beach and then proposed to me.
The host mentioned Pablo Neruda in the context of a romantic proposal that took place on a beach. This reference highlights the emotional significance of poetry in personal relationships.
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
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The speaker reflects on key lessons from Ben Horowitz's book, emphasizing the importance of embracing struggle and finding silver linings in difficul…
Pablo Neruda
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Kevin read me Pablo Neruda on a beach and then proposed to me.
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz

The host highlights key lessons from Ben Horowitz's book, focusing on the necessity of embracing challenges. This discussion aims to inspire listen…

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Pablo Neruda cover
Mentioned at 31:19
Pablo Neruda

The host mentioned Pablo Neruda in the context of a romantic proposal that took place on a beach. This reference highlights the emotional significa…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

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Jackass

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The speaker mentions working on the show Jackass and reflects on its impact and how it was different from other shows at the time.