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Tony Hsieh

Tony Hsieh. “Happiness is really just about four things: perceived control, perceived progress, connectedness and vision.” . Zappos. Known for company culture Founded in 1999 by Nick Swinmurn Idea for starting company… Headquarters in Las Vegas. C.E.O. Age:40 From: San Francisco

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Tony Hsieh

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  1. Tony Hsieh “Happiness is really just about four things: perceived control, perceived progress, connectedness and vision.”

  2. Zappos Known for company culture Founded in 1999 by Nick Swinmurn Idea for starting company… Headquarters in Las Vegas

  3. C.E.O. Age:40 From: San Francisco Education: Bachelor’s of C.S. at Harvard Link Exchange: $265mil Venture Frog Joined in 2000

  4. Interesting facts • “Delivering Happiness” 2010 NY times Bestseller • Salary • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in 2007

  5. Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfp9LHFIXfI

  6. Fellow Board Members • Ann Mather • Current: Google • Previous: Disney, Pixar, MGM • MS from Cambridge • Michael Marks • Current: Riverwood • Previous: Many technology and research companies • MBA from Harvard

  7. Affects of Recession, and Bought by Amazon 2005: Amazon made offer 2009: Sold for 1.2 Billion Guaranteed same Culture and Employees Exchanging stockholders’ Zappos stock for Amazon Success in 2008 Bank Loans add more constraints Board ready to fire Tony

  8. Stock

  9. Sources http://about.zappos.com/zappos-story/in-the-beginning-let-there-be-shoes www.Forbes.com Jay Morton , Tony's Happiness Sidekick at Zappos.com http://www.inc.com/magazine/20100601/why-i-sold-zappos.html

  10. Questions?

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