Hardware Podcasts

Wikipedia: Jimmy Wales (2018)

How I Built This · 27 Jan 2020 · 42m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, explains how he pivoted from the failed Nupedia project to launch Wikipedia using wiki software, creating a non-profit model funded by donations to avoid commercial bias. He discusses the early challenges of scaling the platform, managing a volunteer community, and establishing editorial policies in response to high-profile controversies. The episode also features Leigh D'Angelo and her sister Casey, who created the dating app 'Dig' to help dog owners find compatible partners, detailing their journey from idea to launch and their city-by-city growth strategy.

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early-stage companies and companies scaling up

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Companies
Bombas, Yahoo, Google, Purina, U.S. Bank, NPR, USA Today, CNN
Products
Wikipedia, Nupedia, Dig

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