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Stirman: Part 1 – From Under the Hood to Social Media Titan

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What happens when a tech visionary starts his journey in an auto repair shop with no mechanical knowledge? In this captivating episode, Jason Stirman, a multifaceted innovator, shares his unconventional path from running a failing business to making significant strides at Twitter and Medium. We dive into his early challenges, managing unreliable employees, and dealing with dissatisfied customers, revealing how these initial setbacks sharpened his business acumen and conflict resolution skills.
Get ready to hear Stirman's nostalgic trip back to the early days of Twitter, packed with memorable anecdotes, including Snoop Dogg’s visit to the office. This episode explores not just the evolution of a social media giant, but the cultural impact it’s had ever since.
We delve into Stirman's friendship with Ev Williams, uncovering how their collaboration at Twitter and Medium, shaped the digital landscape. Discover the passion behind their efforts to create platforms that balance media consumption, foster thoughtful writing, and champion the exchange of ideas. Tune in for an episode filled with personal stories, insightful reflections, and the raw truth about combining vulnerability, creativity, and cultural branding.
"Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/.

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1. The Story of Sturman (00:00:00)

2. Entrepreneurship Journey Through Tech and Twitter (00:12:02)

3. Evolution and Impact of Twitter (00:22:12)

4. Entrepreneurship and Media Evolution (00:31:22)

95 episodes

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Content provided by Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, Jeffrey Sledge, Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, and Jeffrey Sledge. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, Jeffrey Sledge, Tom Frank, Mickey Factz, and Jeffrey Sledge or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What happens when a tech visionary starts his journey in an auto repair shop with no mechanical knowledge? In this captivating episode, Jason Stirman, a multifaceted innovator, shares his unconventional path from running a failing business to making significant strides at Twitter and Medium. We dive into his early challenges, managing unreliable employees, and dealing with dissatisfied customers, revealing how these initial setbacks sharpened his business acumen and conflict resolution skills.
Get ready to hear Stirman's nostalgic trip back to the early days of Twitter, packed with memorable anecdotes, including Snoop Dogg’s visit to the office. This episode explores not just the evolution of a social media giant, but the cultural impact it’s had ever since.
We delve into Stirman's friendship with Ev Williams, uncovering how their collaboration at Twitter and Medium, shaped the digital landscape. Discover the passion behind their efforts to create platforms that balance media consumption, foster thoughtful writing, and champion the exchange of ideas. Tune in for an episode filled with personal stories, insightful reflections, and the raw truth about combining vulnerability, creativity, and cultural branding.
"Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/.

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Support the show

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Chapters

1. The Story of Sturman (00:00:00)

2. Entrepreneurship Journey Through Tech and Twitter (00:12:02)

3. Evolution and Impact of Twitter (00:22:12)

4. Entrepreneurship and Media Evolution (00:31:22)

95 episodes

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