Mark Trimming: The Man Who Founded The World's First Internet Shop (Part 2 of 2) | E3

13/06/2022 1h 16min

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Episode Synopsis

Continuing on from E2, Mark Trimming is the founder of the world's first Internet shop. He is a long-time serial entrepreneur for the last 40 years and has a pure insight into the early days of the Internet as a pioneer in the industry. Today, he is the head of GoogleYours, which manages Google business profiles on maps.

In the second part of my discussion, Mark dives deeper into future predictions, enemies, advice and all with his personal story too with delivered with deep honesty, vulnerability and wisdom - all at the same time. Join me in this thought-provoking conversation with a pioneer in the Internet industry.

Topics:

• The future of the Internet
• Views on society, government and democracy
• A warning on the future of AI and human civilisation
• Crypto & blockchain
• Coming up with ideas
• Tell me how you founded the world's first Internet shop?
• Why has it not gained publicity as it should and is it about time?
• Success vs. failure
• What are you working on next?
• Our last guest’s question

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