Patrick McKenzie

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Patrick McKenzie grew up in the United States before moving to Japan shortly after college. For six years, he worked for Japanese companies while simultaneously founding a small software company that quickly became his primary focus. Eventually, he went full-time with the business, leading a series of small software companies over the next decade. Patrick then joined Stripe, where he worked full-time for six years before transitioning to an advisory role. He is currently on a semi-sabbatical.

Nov. 12, 2024

How 3.7 Million Words Built a Career: Lessons from Patrick McKenzie

This week, I talk with Patrick McKenzie, better known online as “patio11.” Patrick has built an impressive career by sharing his insights publicly, with more than three million words published to date. From his years at Stri…