27 Mar 2024
51m

DoorDash co-Founder & CEO: food delivery, first order and hard work

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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

This podcast episode delves into the life and journey of Tony Xu, the co-founder and CEO of DoorDash. It explores his experiences as an immigrant, the impact of his parents' work ethic on his ambitions, and the value of his frequent school changes. The episode also discusses the origins of DoorDash, the challenges it faced in its early days, and the importance of experimentation and learning in building a successful business. Xu highlights the two wars in technology today, the war on bits and the war on atoms, and emphasizes the significance of organizing the physical world. The episode concludes by exploring the attributes DoorDash seeks in potential hires and the importance of building a culture of excellence.

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