Redefining Startup Success in an AI-Driven World: Lessons from Mailchimp's Journey
In 2001, Mailchimp sprouted as a humble side project to an otherwise floundering design agency. In running their agency, Ben Chestnut and Dan Kurzius saw clients struggle to navigate email marketing. To toss them a lifeline, the duo created a simple email marketing tool–called "Mailchimp." Mailchimp's appeal surged, luring...