Episode 365 | Mitch Liu - Seamless Sharing Economy

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Mitch Liu talks with Dave Rael about user experience, blockchain, media delivery, business, and building cultures that deliver

Mitch Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Theta Labs and SLIVER.tv. In 2010, Mr. Liu co-founded Gameview Studios best known for its mobile game franchise with nearly 100 Million downloads. The company was acquired by DeNA, a leading Japanese mobile gaming company within 6 months of launch. Prior to that, he co-founded Tapjoy in 2007, a pioneer of rewarded social and mobile video advertising, and grew that company to $100MM in revenues. He holds a BS in Computer Science & Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Chapters: 0:36 - Dave introduces the show and Mitch Liu3:35 - Mitch's interest in both tech and business7:03 - Distinguishing between when to fail fast and when to persevere10:01 - The many facets of what Mitch is working on14:59 - Interactivity and rewards for contribution18:26 - User experience23:22 - The nature and draw of eSports30:12 - Mitch's story of failure - a focus on virtual reality that didn't work out (yet)35:53 - Mitch's book recommendation38:18 - Applying the lessons of one discipline to another and building an innovative culture42:31 - What developers should know about blockchain44:31 - Mitch's top 3 tips for delivering more value

Resources: Theta Labs SLIVER.tv Tapjoy WebRTC Smart Contract eSports The Death of 3D TV

Mitch's book recommendation: Hacking Growth: How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success - Sean Ellis

Mitch's top 3 tips for delivering more value: Stay true to your heart and listen to your intuition Don't give up too early Keep the big picture in mind