Erik Allebest: How I Bootstrapped Chess.com To $100M in Revenue
Update: 2024-05-07
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In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Chess.com's Erik Allebest about his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of running a $100 million business, and maintaining balance. They delve into building company culture in a remote setting, growth strategies, and the impact of AI on online chess.
(0:00 ) Introduction to Eric Allebest and Chess.com
(1:07 ) Early life and entrepreneurial journey of Erik Allebest
(9:53 ) The realities of entrepreneurship and challenges of running a $100 million business
(14:15 ) Erik Allebest on maintaining balance in entrepreneurship
(20:12 ) Building a strong company culture in a remote setting and the founding story of Chess.com
(26:20 ) Erik Allebest's growth strategies for Chess.com
(34:27 ) Discussion on AI and cheating in online chess
(39:17 ) The stresses of managing a growing company and reaching $100 million in revenue
(43:31 ) Erik Allebest discusses his perspective on wealth and its impact on life choices
(46:10 ) Erik Allebest shares what advice he would give to his younger self
(47:08 ) Conclusion of the episode
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(0:00 ) Introduction to Eric Allebest and Chess.com
(1:07 ) Early life and entrepreneurial journey of Erik Allebest
(9:53 ) The realities of entrepreneurship and challenges of running a $100 million business
(14:15 ) Erik Allebest on maintaining balance in entrepreneurship
(20:12 ) Building a strong company culture in a remote setting and the founding story of Chess.com
(26:20 ) Erik Allebest's growth strategies for Chess.com
(34:27 ) Discussion on AI and cheating in online chess
(39:17 ) The stresses of managing a growing company and reaching $100 million in revenue
(43:31 ) Erik Allebest discusses his perspective on wealth and its impact on life choices
(46:10 ) Erik Allebest shares what advice he would give to his younger self
(47:08 ) Conclusion of the episode
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