EE 266 - Dotcom Pioneer & Poker Superstar - Michael Dwyer - Founder of Pigsback.com
1 June 2023 - 1 hour 27 minsMichael Dwyer, the founder of Pigsback.com joins Gary Fox on the pod.
In 2019, Michael sold Pigsback for €25 million in cash.
For almost 20 years he survived dot-com crashes and economic turmoil making Pigsback a true Irish e-commerce story.
Michael's career has spanned the international food industry, dotcom entrepreneurship, a book, and now investment and advisory in start-ups, tech and blockchain and, in between, taking on the poker pros.
In this episode you will learn:
The grit & tenacity it takes to survive in business How he battled & beat companies such as Groupon & Grab One Why adaptability is the critical skill for success in the online world Being early can be fatal if y...
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