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Michael Robertson (mp3.com) discusses Entrepreneurship and the Music Industry.

9 pointsby mviamariabout 14 years ago

6 comments

scottiehabout 14 years ago
He's telling the story of how he got MP3.com. Love it.<p>"Back in those days all the files were on ftp servers not web servers. Well I saw people searching for "mp3" cause it appeared on the bottom of the top 100 list that we would print out. My biz instinct said "if people are searching for it there must be opportunity."
MikeWabout 14 years ago
This is a very interesting item as I believe the 4 out of the 5 user accounts that have commented on this (in the last 3 hours) are part of a voting ring.<p>Fascinating to see it.
mcoliverabout 14 years ago
MP3.com for $1,500 in 1997 from a guy who's initials were M.P and had no idea what an MP3 was! Classic.
skotzkoabout 14 years ago
This guy is a freaking genius.
liftoabout 14 years ago
Freaking amazing speaker
omomyidabout 14 years ago
telling the story of acquiring mp3.com ... sweet.