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At TransferWise, we started out as - and continue as - idealists. We start with what we can do to make things better and how we can solve problems, focusing on what people need. It turns out you can focus on building the best service and be successful as business.

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I get a kick out of helping the next generation of founders.

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While in two very different sectors, both Skype and TransferWise were born out of frustration.

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When a new hire is afraid to roll up their sleeves and get things done, it's a clear sign it's not going to work out.

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Hiring new people, opening up in new markets, all of that takes money.

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A preoccupation with job title is an immediate giveaway that someone's priorities are not in line with the company's.

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If you think about the influence it has had, it's incredible. Think of all the relationships that have been saved because of Skype.

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Large incumbents become big and sometimes become lazy and set themselves up for failure in the future.

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Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint. I don't believe it when people tell me they've been working 80-hour weeks for five years in a row. I just don't think that's possible.

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Most of my time at Skype was spent doing new things.

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Nationality: Estonian

Type: Professions

Born: Unknown

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