1692: Rethinking Entrepreneurship With Basecamp Founder David Hansson

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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