305: Dropbox’s Drew Houston on Continuous Learning, Decision Making, and Fixing the Way We Work

305: Dropbox’s Drew Houston on Continuous Learning, Decision Making, and Fixing the Way We Work

By now, the story is legend. When Drew Houston boarded a bus from Boston to New York and discovered that he had—yet again—forgotten to bring his thumb drive, he was frustrated. So frustrated that he sat down and began writing the first lines of code of what would eventually become Dropbox. After over a decade of changing the way files are stored, synced, and shared, Houston is changing the way people work, once again. This time, to solve a problem that likely plagues every single knowledge worker today: our fragmented, overcomplicated workspaces. In this episode, you’ll learn more about Houston’s journey—from ideation to launch—with Dropbox Spaces, as well as the most important lessons he’s collected while building a multibillion-dollar company with over 500 million users. Key Takeaways The relatable experience that inspired Houston to come up with the idea for Dropbox Why Houston doesn’t believe there’s any “magic” involved in building a multibillion-dollar company The importance of decision making and learning continuously on the job How a conversation with a SpaceX engineer sparked the vision behind Dropbox Spaces Houston’s advice on “harvesting” versus “planting” when it comes to your business Why Houston is such a huge believer in intentionally designing your environment—at work and with your personal relationships

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456: How to Build an Unbeatable Business with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey

456: How to Build an Unbeatable Business with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey

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455: How to Use the Metaverse for Your Business with Kirin Sinha of Illumix

455: How to Use the Metaverse for Your Business with Kirin Sinha of Illumix

Kirin Sinha never wanted to run a startup. She was on a secure path in academics when her research into augmented reality (AR) showed her a vision of the future. So, at 25 years old, Sinha launched Il...

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Have you felt the pain yet? Eventually, all founders face a battle with burnout or anxiety. So, where do you go when the momentum is drained? How do you stop treading water every day? In this episode,...

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453: How to “Biohack” a Supplement Business with Roland Peralta of Nutrafol

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Roland Peralta was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2010. So, he researched a botanical that could keep his symptoms at bay and inadvertently improved his hair quality. Over dinner, future co-fo...

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452: Growing a Sustainable Business (and Relationship) with Great Wrap Co-Founders Jordy and Julia Kay

452: Growing a Sustainable Business (and Relationship) with Great Wrap Co-Founders Jordy and Julia Kay

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451: Burnout, Scaling, and Going Global: Nathan Chan on Foundr's 10-Year Anniversary

451: Burnout, Scaling, and Going Global: Nathan Chan on Foundr's 10-Year Anniversary

Ten years ago, Nathan Chan started Foundr Magazine to discover what it takes to build a successful business. A decade on, he’s learned the sacrifice, victories, and obstacles that it takes to create a...

17 Mar 202356min

450: Write Your Own Rules with Kathryn Finney of Genius Guild

450: Write Your Own Rules with Kathryn Finney of Genius Guild

Kathryn Finney started her first business at age nine, selling friendship bracelets to her older brother’s friends. She’s a Yale graduate and started and exited multiple media companies, including her...

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449: Moving Beyond “That Brand on Instagram” with Jess Hatzis of frank body

449: Moving Beyond “That Brand on Instagram” with Jess Hatzis of frank body

Jess Hatzis is the co-founder of frank body, the world's leading coffee-based skincare company, and ad agency Willow & Blake. In 10 years, Jess has built frank body from “that brand on Instagram” to a...

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