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Join Ryan Merket in this fascinating episode as he shares his inspiring journey from a young hacker with a passion for computers to a successful entrepreneur and mentor in Silicon Valley. Ryan opens up about his early hacking days, navigating underground networks, and transitioning into the tech world by dropping out of high school to pursue his dream career.

Discover the highs and lows of startup life, including a painful betrayal, running early-stage companies, and his product leadership roles at Facebook and Reddit. Ryan shares lessons learned about startup validation, distribution, and acquisitions, plus his present role supporting promising AI startups at Microsoft for Startups.

This episode offers crucial insights for entrepreneurs and founders on leadership, resilience, product growth, and giving back through mentorship.

Key Takeaways:

Early hacking and computer curiosity ignited lifelong tech passion

Learning to code and hack via IRC and underground communities

Dropped out of high school to chase opportunities in tech

Gained invaluable experience at Facebook and Reddit

Startup struggles taught lessons on validation, growth, and acquisition

Mentorship is central to Ryan’s purpose in supporting founders

Current work at Microsoft helps empower AI startups and entrepreneurs

Soundbites:
"We needed a specific piece of software to get access."
"I was known as the Facebook guy."
"I was on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt in New York."

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