266 - Exploring Greatness Ep 11: Why Nick Decided 99-Seconds Was The Next Big Thing

266 - Exploring Greatness Ep 11: Why Nick Decided 99-Seconds Was The Next Big Thing

Author: Founders Live December 15, 2024 Duration: 39:48
In this conversation, Luis and Nick jump into a fun discussion on the backstory of how and why Nick determined 99 Seconds was the exact time limit for his new pitch competition emerging out of Seattle. This seemly small detail and decision in 2014 has reverberated all over the world, and forced tens of thousands to ask themselves "What do I put in this short time period? and what do I leave out?" You will learn how Nick came up with the number 99? Listen in, you will be surprised at his answe...

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