In this episode we dive deep into the hills and valleys of Ted Dhanik, once the king of social networking, living through its glory days and subsequent struggles. Join us as we explore the journey from startup to corporate giant and the lessons learned along the way. The Burden of Corporate Expectations: From a groundbreaking startup to a corporate giant with it the weight of corporate expectations and shareholder demands. The excitement of building something revolutionary gave way to the pressures of revenue targets and budget cuts, stifling the creative freedom that fueled MySpace's early success. Navigating Innovation and Growth: The challenges of maintaining innovation and growth in the face of increasing competition and changing user expectations. From building pioneering technology to facing scalability issues and the rise of ad malware, the journey was filled with highs and lows. Reinvention and Resilience: Seeking to solve new problems and create value. Showcase resilience and the entrepreneurial spirit in the face of adversity. Follow ⁠Failure⁠, ⁠Ryan⁠ and ⁠Chris ⁠on Instagram  Then tag them on Instagram with your favorite clip from today's show and they will repost their favorites every week Follow Ted on⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-kavanaugh0/message