What 30 years in Silicon Valley taught me | Nextdoor, Nirav Tolia

From the son of Indian immigrants to one of Yahoo's first 100 employees to building a public company, Nirav Tolia shares his improbable entrepreneurial journey. Tolia founded Nextdoor in 2010 to solve the growing disconnect between neighbors in America. From his time as a Shark Tank judge to his second tenure as CEO, Tolia consistently chose the challenging path of long-term community building over quick wins. Tolia's philosophy remains clear: technology should be a tool that brings us closer to our physical communities, not farther away. Watch now to see how he has maintained his vision over 15 years. 00:00 Intro 02:18 What is Nextdoor? 03:16 In a Rising Tide, All Boats Rise 07:48 Do the Right Thing, Even If It’s Slow 13:34 Focus on Who Not What 16:43 How a 15-Year-Old Company Survives the AI Era EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.net LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO X | @eostudi0 Instagram | @eostudio.official Substack | @eostudio