Micha Kaufman - Co-Founder & CEO of Fiverr | How One Man Disrupted the Entire Job Market

Micha Kaufman is the visionary co-founder and CEO of Fiverr, the world's leading online marketplace for freelance services. Under his leadership, Fiverr has grown into a global community of millions of users across 190 countries, offering over 10 million gigs and purchasing more than 30 million services. Since its founding in 2010, Fiverr has become a go-to platform for freelancers and businesses alike, with a market cap of $852.86 million and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FVRR).

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 — Intro

02:35 — Entrepreneurs: Irrational Optimists

07:00 — Fiverr’s Early Faith: Micha’s Vision

15:55 — Amazon vs. eBay: Micha’s Winning Framework

22:10 — Futureproofing Your Business

28:25 — Micha’s Biggest Career Failure

32:53 — Entrepreneur Mindset: Handling Setbacks

39:16 — Leadership & Personal Trauma

51:33 — Why Entrepreneurs Make Great Employees

54:38 — Life After Fiverr’s IPO

1:06:53 — Keeping Innovation Alive

1:09:32 — The Future of Fiverr & Gig Economy

1:21:42 — Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self