Shitty First Startups (Justin Kan)

Justin Kan (cofounder of Justin.tv, Twitch; partner at Y Combinator) talks about his first startup experience.

[@JustinKanTV]

Ah young Justin, what a guy

[@JTProductions3]

Ah so this is the reason why this video has popped up. Btw I've watched all of your sub 20 minute recent videos. So freakin inspiring I made a video about it. Data Science student (ex ESL teacher) here.

[@Bagas-oj4kt]

Nice suit

[@danialothman]

this is my second watch, you are a great story teller

[@goblinslayer6375]

More Handsome Than You.

[@Leon-tk2zc]

You‘re very inspiring! Thank you Justin.

[@maxcho3333]

Justin: "The lesson of that story is that honestly if we could do it so incompetently literally you have no f***ing excuse." That's the motivation I needed 😄

[@StefanHendriks]

which is really like no advice whatsoever. I heard quite a few times the word "lucky". So basically it is "you need to get very lucky" and you need to persist. Oh and you need to start from out of college...

[@mygril2352]

@@StefanHendriks Sometimes people don't need advice as they already know what they have to do. They just have to hear something like that to get the ball rolling.

[@zes7215]

wrr

[@uraccountabilitybuddy]

i want to thank youtube for knowing me so well, this was such an enjoyable 11 minutes

[@vimalcurio]

It was informative or just enjoyable for ya lol

[@ttakuma]

Why didn’t this come up to my recommendation for 5 years! This is pure inspiration!!

[@m0nte1ro]

It still boggles my mind I could be sitting at home commenting and chatting with one of the creators of Twitch like it's some other small time KZbinrs. Your success story is AMAZING and you're literally a super down to earth guy who looks really nice.

[@zes7215]

no such thing as small or big or not

[@sirus312]

and he didn't reply lol

[@garyadamos]

3:54 “I would Google how to drag and drop and copy and paste the code into our web app”, this is exactly how software development works 😂

[@simplyInvent]

😂😂💯

[@chrismackay9268]

We had a guy on our team who was notorious for this, he wouldn't even change the comments or variable names

[@nafis_rk]

@@chrismackay9268 Wouldn't even change the variable names!? HAHAHA, that's next level!

[@jellocatapulter2]

that's also the premise of no-code/low-code and why it is a way more efficient form of software development

[@quentinwach]

There is certainly some survivorship bias at play here but taken persistence into account it makes sense.

[@zes7215]

wr

[@alexshi9320]

The way he referred to zuckerberg as zucc was funny as hell

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@freshbreakfast]

PG: "What do you think about doing something different?" J Kan: "We've been working on this 9 months, invested heavily in it. Well, at least in ego... Fuck it, give us some money and we'll do whatever you say."

[@HassanPoyo]

Now he sold the company for $1 Billion

[@TheQsanity]

Crazy to see how young he was and how in so little time, so much can change.

[@Private-wv3zv]

This is the best video I have seen in my entire life. yet. I'll revisit that comment in 5 years. Holy shit.

[@dustinramsey5940]

Justin, I hope you read this. I follow you on TikTok and here. There is one thing that I found among great things such as Twitch, Google, etc. There tends to be a lot of humility within the founders of those companies. I genuinely like the resilience you had when creating all these startups. Most importantly, I like the wisdom you share from all the experiences you had through it all.

[@dominicscalise]

Dude, this was so inspiring. That last lesson in the last 10 seconds was a mic drop. Cheers, Justin!

[@Mkoivuka]

Another English Lit insight is the idea that you learn who you are and how you think by writing down your thoughts. You won't ever know if you're really happy, if you don't first understand what makes you happy. It's trite and obvious, unless you never get to have the opportunity to really think about it. I genuinely worry for a lot of people both young and old who obsess over writing (saying) things that others will like, as opposed to things that are genuine and insecure. Writing has become speech, and that is the only writing we really encounter. Encountering thoughtful things is more and more rare, and generally paywalled some way.

[@TheAmurthuka]

Was so mindblown by this that I copied it into my notes on trello

[@kingsiongchia1711]

woah, mad respect. This is seriously very inspiring.

[@h.l.69]

Such a good talk, not even too long. That ending could become famous. Haha.

[@anasfirdousi]

This young chap gotta subscribe to this channel. Thank you for dropping gems every now and then Justin.

[@arnabing]

How rude. The stick figure's question goes unanswered 😂

[@thesabdog]

Awesome speech Justin. Very refreshing to see someone talk about their bad ideas and shitty startups instead of boasting about their success!! You're one of a kind bro :)

[@daitran8266]

"...try to do something productive with our times..". Thank you for sharing your inspiring stories!

[@mokah5619]

You should make more videos on entrepreneurship in the tech industry. I love it

[@c0rlea]

3:50 this how everybody codes even now lmao

[@kyleberry1788]

Wishing I had a friend group that all wanted to build something together :/

[@MasayaShida]

Watchu wanna build?

[@mcv5517]

@@MasayaShida me to i am cs student an d thinking about make a Startup

[@mohamamdazhar6813]

lets combine forces

[@realashad]

@@mcv5517 yo bro im searching for someone with coding skills i have an idea for an app

[@mohammedyusuf3888]

Learn to code bro start at netninja css and html crash course

[@noamgonen6243]

Justin, add stand up comedian to your ever expanding resume This was better than watching Seinfeld and much more rewarding

[@radarscreen391]

All I see here is persistence, awful failure, normal failure then success.

[@thegoonist]

what were u selling when u sold that first startup? was it the IP mainly? and how did that transaction work? surely its not so simple as an ebay auction. it probably initiated a formal DD with the buyer with an entire process leading up to purchase?

[@bartholomewlyons]

Good question. The whole story is ridiculous in a bad way

[@eliseerickson5994]

his "shitty first startup" made hundreds of thousands of dollars......

[@mikecantreed]

He’s an Asian Yale grad so his shitty is a little different from our shitty

[@jameslum1984]

I like your speech man... its really motivating !!!

[@serbrad6426]

this guy is crazy super good. Love Justin Kan, he is the mannn!

[@Dempsey222]

That jacket is awesome. That is something Elvis would wear.

[@bryankan9263]

Your last line is the best advice. Time to get going!

[@jamiluddin6051]

Amazing video Justin !

[@jirayunakplien4595]

Such a great advice

[@martinbohr9757]

🙏🏼such a big inspiration !!! 🦾 Thank you Bro

[@didyoustealmyfood8729]

that ending line tho

[@TheYaBoyKevin]

Wish I had friends as ambitious as you

[@aloevera7422]

You’re that friend

[@zes7215]

wr

[@mamatajlizy5322]

"Can't lose that" damnn xD

[@aks9545]

I wonder what you did after amazon acquired twitch, could you tell me out of curiosity?

[@ashishranjan8297]

What a dude ... I wish I can be like him

[@wisdomking69]

Well, you are right, but back then it was WAY WAY easier to succeed with basically creating anything. At the moment everything is so saturated and 100x harder.

[@endlesslearning26]

i guess you are right , but even having these basic ideas , like that of a calender or access to a computer lab could be said to be a great resource at that time , they were the emerging tech , similarly if you can work on like blockchain and ar then it will be a lot more valuable of an startup

[@brettyoung6045]

And 100x excuses

[@wanghao8080]

learns a lot

[@soundparticle1498]

I need to be productive with my time. I have no opportunity cost right now if you know what I'm saying. I'd do anything just to be successful.

[@MarketingHarry]

As I like to say giving up is never an option.😉

[@josiahamaze]

Id want a beer with this justin

[@petrulutenco6600]

What a great story!

[@TUANVC]

Best video on KZbin

[@joaocarvalho1347]

The lip-smacking was my favorite part!

[@gorajing]

You are so awesome haha

[@varshneydevansh]

My YC application is still in draft

[@xodz]

Opportunity cost is an important topic

[@swuzylife8177]

That was very unexpected 😂

[@joseldeleon3374]

Thanks justine

[@saurabhbhambry]

ah a young Justin.. shiny jacket & a necktie!

[@joelisnice]

justin you look completely different wow

[@gmanster_ster]

velvet??? thought jackets like that only existed in video games lol))))) great talk, so cool

[@hugotse]

Inspirational!

[@yatinsingla6500]

great video!!

[@nenadmylink]

Nice one. You should make more of these videos :)

[@RajinderYadav]

You inspired me to start working on my shitty startup!

[@alancoman4373]

this cracked me up!

[@waymanharris1284]

Yes and No, But I love him! LMAO

[@josephbrolly7232]

Love this guy. Should have sold my first shitty startup on ebay!

[@JousefM]

Is it me or does Justin look buff af here?

[@powerowl]

Okay! See you again in 5 years

[@akashshrestha01]

Great

[@Jilljungjuk1]

This is gold :)

[@er.piyushpandeytrainerb.te4661]

So Great

[@talhakamran6572]

That so goood 😂 what how did he even do thAt

[@dodawes]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@koba2160]

this could never be possible without having good friends

[@AdityaTripathi]

Don't be afraid to ask for help from your friends, even if they're bad, they'll try their best

[@koba2160]

@@AdityaTripathi Yup, but it's amazing his friends were willing to go through tough living conditions to make money, it's hard to find one person with that mindset let alone a friend group. They're amazing for that

[@AdityaTripathi]

@@koba2160 your core friends would probably never be willing to, it's always the extended friends who you get close to after a while of working together.

[@kongking1880]

the most important is the rest of the story

[@julianriise5618]

He surely means "City"

[@cherubin7th]

Why would someone bit that much for a "company" of some kids (who will leave) and a worthless app?

[@Rotbeam99]

speculation.

[@princesspapi9000]

Hahaha I love your story!!!

[@senamuku]

Hahah fair enough!

[@duck0027]

funniest thing ever!

[@oliverallangrobbarria4041]

Nice

[@ashanjay2600]

I aspire to be someone like you when I get older, hopefully I get to meet you one day

[@rishav4343]

meet and fuck?

[@vimalcurio]

@@rishav4343 lol

[@ArshdeepSingh-ob7rj]

One Thing Justin , Did you receive $250k from that startup?

[@ricex18]

Wow

[@tobypreston9991]

Fooled by randomness

[@tplj]

Miss your short hair 😌

[@LRG53]

@1:30 - most important

[@stoneshou]

Justin looks better with short hair

[@ronrouyer7061]

Ike.

[@Hermetic_]

So, what I hear is: Build a shitty product, and find somebody pays you for said shitty product. Ok 👌

[@owlmostdead9492]

Well, it's easy if you're lucky and the universe aligned for you in the right moment. The difference between success and failure is mostly just timing.

[@VisionCS2]

Watch "The Secret" he isnt lucky - he's manifesting it. Seek and you shall find. Judging from your words "It's easy if" is the wrong approach.

[@owlmostdead9492]

@@VisionCS2 No I‘m not saying that you don’t have to do anything. But I’m taking him as an example, as in, even if you „half ass something/anything“ AND you’re lucky enough you’ll make it. It’s literally 30% work 70% timing if I would have to quantify it in some way. It’s not like he’s exceptional in any way, he hustled and got lucky which is true for most successful people. There is probably only a handful of “truly” self made, successful people who achieved it mostly through their own hard work. For everybody else you’re better of doing that what you’re good in/believe in and keep doing it until it eventually pays off.

[@philipbuffett3030]

@@owlmostdead9492 yeah it's all luck.Thanks to your comment i'll be lying playing with my balls and one moment i'll recieve a heritage of a rich uncle i didn't know i had and i'll become a millionare¡!!!!!!!

[@owlmostdead9492]

You're probably better off with holding your breath long enough to pass onto the next world if you're not even capable enough to read

[@philipbuffett3030]

@@owlmostdead9492 forget bout the lying in bed thing.I have a better idea!!!!.I'll fight with a pessimistic pussy trought youtube and a millionare will knock on my door and give all his money!!!!

[@LeveragedFinance]

I wish you were my brother

[@bradhouston4734]

I kinda want to hang shit on you for always dropping in that you sold Twitch for $1Billion…but if probably do the same 😳 Play on Justin, play on 😀👊🇦🇺

[@croatiankickerz7143]

Love the speech!!! But why is no one wearing a mask?

[@rolandlindorfer1]

Bro ... once upon a time .... there was no corona.

[@adele5829]

This was 5 years ago

[@ronaldo1969]

Pretty criiinge

[@hotmodelinbikini]

What the fk is he wearing, a magician's outfit?