Tony Xu, co-founder of DoorDash, explains the importance of product simplicity as a startup founder
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Channel: This Week in Startups · 2016 · Education
Watch Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9KRJEAoqQ8 .@t_xu co-founder @doordash explains importance of product simplicity as a startup founder-w/@jason-THX @audible_com FOR FULL SHOW NOTES, SUBSCRIBE TO: http://thisweekinstartups.com/about/#allsubscribe Can the on-demand marketplace stay afloat? Tony Xu, CEO and Co-founder of DoorDash, sits down with Jason for an in depth interview on This Week in Startups to explain how his company has scaled in the on-demand economy. The discussion ranges from growth and sustainability to the difficulties of the restaurant business in general. With the minimum wage increasing and the market consistently fluctuating, on-demand is one of the most difficult areas for entrepreneurs to break into. So getting insights from a founder who is thriving in that space is a truly educational experience.
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