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Tobi is the one that taught me Rails back in 2004 when it first came out. He told me he was working on some new thing called Shopify, but I didn't believe in i
by sivers 12y ago
Tobi is the one that taught me Rails back in 2004 when it first came out.
He told me he was working on some new thing called Shopify, but I didn't believe in it.
Later he asked if I could introduce him to Tim Ferriss, and I had to politely decline, because I didn't think Tim would be into it.
Now Tim is an investor in Shopify, which is a huge success, and I'm so happy to be so wrong, as usual. ☺
- OoTheNigerian 12y agoAny reason why you did not ask Tim first before declining? My assumption is that you had a fairly good relationship with Tim which was why you were asked. I'm trying to understand the thinking when people refuse to do "harmless intros".
- sivers 12y agoI've learned my lesson since then, and will do in the future. I think it was just protecting my friend's time, and not bringing him anything that I didn't feel 100% "hell yeah this is totally your thing". I'd like an introduction from me to be seen as a real endorsement.
- xal 12y agoI remember that! It was really surprising to get your email back and you had an entire explanation for why you can't make the introduction. You actually leaked a ton of insight in your personal style with that interaction. I admire your integrity greatly.