I’m excited to share my conversation with Jimmy Soni, the author of the incredible book The Founders! In this episode, we discuss the power of the people around you, Brad Stone’s influence on Jimmy’s writing process, the value of network effects in PayPal’s business, Thiel’s developing thoughts around competition, Elon’s skin in the game, and the tumultuous culture of PayPal post-merger. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, technology, or simply drama-ridden stories set in the dot-com bust era, you’ll love his book!

The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley - Jimmy Soni