I are likely to advise people that “anybody says it’s good to sacrifice *all the pieces* for a startup is harmful, however anybody who says you don’t have to sacrifice *something* for a startup is naive.” And the early story of YouTube is about a tremendous small group, coming collectively and throwing themselves into an unbelievable alternative. Racking servers at midnight, working by advanced negotiations with the music labels, attempting to maintain the positioning up as visitors spiked….
On this dialog YouTube’s early investor, Sequoia’s Roelof Botha speaks with YouTube’s cofounder Steve Chen (in addition to another early group members). There’s the general arc about how the corporate began and in the end bought to Google, however I particularly liked Steve’s pitch to early workers: “Seem like i don’t know if this firm goes to be round in three to 6 months.however what i can let you know is it’s going to be probably the most memorable three to 6 months of your life”
Having gone to grad faculty with Roelof after which labored alongside Steve post-acquisition, I can attest their enthusiasm, care, and appreciation are all real. Congrats to Steve, Chad and the YouTube group. You modified the world.
