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➡️ About The Guest
Micha Kaufman is the visionary co-founder and CEO of Fiverr, the world's leading online marketplace for freelance services. Under his leadership, Fiverr has grown into a global community of millions of users across 190 countries, offering over 10 million gigs and purchasing more than 30 million services. Since its founding in 2010, Fiverr has become a go-to platform for freelancers and businesses alike, with a market cap of $852.86 million and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FVRR).
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Entrepreneurs: Irrational Optimists
07:00 - Fiverr’s Early Faith: Micha’s Vision
15:55 - Amazon vs. eBay: Micha’s Winning Framework
21:27 - Sponsor: Hustle & Flowchart Podcast
22:10 - Futureproofing Your Business
28:25 - Micha’s Biggest Career Failure
32:53 - Entrepreneur Mindset: Handling Setbacks
39:16 - Leadership & Personal Trauma
51:33 - Why Entrepreneurs Make Great Employees
54:38 - Life After Fiverr’s IPO
1:06:53 - Keeping Innovation Alive
1:09:32 - The Future of Fiverr & Gig Economy
1:21:42 - Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self