From the son of Indian immigrants to one of Yahoo’s first 100 employees to building a public company, Nirav Tolia shares his improbable entrepreneurial journey.
Tolia founded Nextdoor in 2010 to solve the growing disconnect between neighbors in America. From his time as a Shark Tank judge to his second tenure as CEO, Tolia consistently chose the challenging path of long-term community building over quick wins.
Tolia’s philosophy remains clear: technology should be a tool that brings us closer to our physical communities, not farther away. Watch now to see how he has maintained his vision over 15 years.
00:00 Intro
02:18 What is Nextdoor?
03:16 In a Rising Tide, All Boats Rise
07:48 Do the Right Thing, Even If It’s Slow
13:34 Focus on Who Not What
16:43 How a 15-Year-Old Company Survives the AI Era
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