Show Notes
Abadesi talks to Sahil Lavingia, founder and CEO of Gumroad, an online platform that enables creators to sell directly to their customers. Sahil is a very authentic founder who is not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths, as you’ll see in the interview.
They talk about...
* His journey starting Gumroad and what happened when they realized the company wasn’t going to be as successful as they had hoped.
* Why relationships in Silicon Valley are so transactional.
* Dealing with the psychological ups-and-downs of having your identity as a founder so wrapped up in the fate of your company.
* His philosophy of technology, both personally and at Gumroad.
* Why he believes so strongly in in-person connection.
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