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#24 No Better Time: The Brief, Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet

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No Better Time, The Brief Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet
Molly Knight Raskin

The host highlights the remarkable achievements and personality of Danny Lewin, emphasizing his impact on the internet and his extraordinary life.…

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The Elite

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What I learnd by reading No Better Time: The Brief, Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet by Molly Knight Raskin. --- When Danny was excited about something, you couldn't help but get excited too (3:00) Steve Jobs had one speed: GO! (6:00) Danny joins Israel's special forces (10:00) "Life is too short to be bored. Only boring people are bored." (19:00) The idea for Akamai (22:00) "If he didn't know something, he'd go learn it." (28:00) Building a company the right way (31:00) Finding a business model (35:00) Passion is worth $500,000 (38:30) The first product (42:00) "My goal was to express it in layman's terms so that your grandmother could understand it." (44:00) Finding the right price/model (45:00) The best salesperson (48:10) "Hi, this is Steve Jobs, and I want to buy your company." (54:00) "I have this company of one hundred ten people, headed by one of the biggest businessmen around with lots of money in the bank, and I'm just a graduate student." (57:00) "In less than one year, a tiny startup out of MIT had grown to a company with a market valuation than that of General Motors" (58:30) The last day of Danny's life (1:00:00) ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast
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No Better Time, The Brief Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet cover
No Better Time, The Brief Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet
Molly Knight Raskin
Best for Readers interested in inspiring biographies and technology historyOften cited around Danny Lewin's life story

“The excerpt discusses the importance of the book and its subject, Danny Lewin, highlighting his extraordinary life and contributions.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in inspiring biographies and technology history
Key quote: “That one paragraph is a great description, I guess, of why I think this book is important and why I wanted to cover it on the podcast.”
The host highlights the remarkable achievements and personality of Danny Lewin, emphasizing his impact on the internet and his extraordinary life. This book serves as a tribute to Lewin's legacy and the profound influence he had during his short life.
ASIN: B00BVTSD1W
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The Elite
Best for Entrepreneurs and startup foundersOften cited around traits of successful founders

“The author quotes from 'The Elite' to describe the type of warrior sought by the commanders of the Israeli unit.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Entrepreneurs and startup founders
Key quote: “The commanders of the unit were not looking for cold-blooded killers, nor did they seek robots who would follow orders blindly.”
The host references 'The Elite' to highlight the qualities sought in soldiers of the Israeli Defense Force's elite unit, which parallel traits beneficial for founders. This comparison emphasizes the importance of innovation, adaptability, and intelligence in both military and entrepreneurial success.
ASIN: B0GFYBCK11
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parallel algorithms
Tom Leighton
Best for Readers interested in personal development and the impact of educationOften cited around impact of books

“Lewin became fixated on the book and its author, MIT professor Tom Leighton. Inspired solely on what he'd learned from the pages of this massive tome, he told Anne that he was determined to meet Leighton.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in personal development and the impact of education
Key quote: “For Lewin, however, it was nothing but sincere.”
The host mentions 'Parallel Algorithms' to illustrate how a single book can profoundly influence someone's life and career trajectory. Lewin's fascination with the book led him to pursue further education at MIT, showcasing the transformative power of ideas found in literature.
ASIN: 1558601171
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How Do I Turn Down A Billion Dollars?
Best for Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiastsOften cited around Steve Jobs and Akamai

“The mention of the Snapchat book discusses the negotiations and communications between tech companies, highlighting the straightforwardness of Steve Jobs.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts
Key quote: “I've read a lot of other correspondence when it talks about, like in the Snapchat book, How Do I Turn Down A Billion Dollars?”
The host mentions the book 'How Do I Turn Down A Billion Dollars?' while discussing Steve Jobs' direct communication style during negotiations. This reference highlights the contrast between Jobs' straightforward approach and the more convoluted communication seen in other tech negotiations.
ASIN: B079DVNJ2K
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

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“Akamai was hosting a small gathering of investors for the screening of a trailer for the highly anticipated Star Wars film, Episode I, The Phantom Menace, which was premiering in theaters nationwide a week later.”

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