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The Knowledge Project Podcast

Andrew Wilkinson: Building Tiny [The Knowledge Project Ep. #143]

My guest is Andrew Wilkinson.

We discuss the lessons learned from acquiring 40 companies, struggling to find happiness, mimetic desire, competing as an independent company with venture-backed companies, recovering from million-dollar mistakes, and much more.

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Wilkinson co-founded Tiny Capital, which owns various companies, including AeroPress and Letterboxd (through their fund), MetaLab, and Dribble. He is the Executive Chairman of Tiny, a publicly traded holding company.

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A podcast about mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. The Knowledge Project focuses on insights and lessons that never expire. You’ll walk away from every episode with actionable insights that help you get better results and live a more meaningful life.

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