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Matt Mickiewicz

Matt Mickiewicz Biography

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Limited information is available about Matt Mickiewicz, who was born on June 27, 1983, and is known for his work in the internet industry.

Limited information is available about Matt Mickiewicz, who was born on June 27, 1983, and is known for his work in the internet industry.

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“I never really felt like my age stopped people from wanting to work with me. I was speaking at conferences and lecturing at universities at 18, and I think that was mainly because web developing and management was a really young industry.”

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Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“I was really just a hard-core geek, if you will, in 1996, and was building websites as a hobby. I started doing a lot of web design and development and built my first website on the now-defunct GeoCities platform.”

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Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“Don't drag candidates through weeks of endless interviews. Don't flake out on interviews. At DeveloperAuction, we often have offer letters prepared in advance, so we can hand them to great candidates as they are leaving the office.”

Hands Week Offers Office Letters Prepared Leaving Endless Candidates Interviews Drag Flakes

Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“On April 1, 1998, I launched Webmaster-Resources.com, and I remember that date specifically because it was the date that the price of a two-year domain name registration dropped from $100 to $70, and considering I was funding this out of my allowance, that $30 made all the difference.”

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Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“The main thing that 99designs is about is choice. Its a fantastic model that eliminates risk for small business owners and puts designers on equal footing.”

Choices Risk Equal Models Fantastic Designer Owners Small Business Business Owners Small Business Owners

Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“I think I was very nave early on, but that also meant I didn't know what couldn't be done.”

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Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“A poor logo doesn't mean a business will fail, and a good logo doesn't mean it will succeed - it just helps. Ultimately a good logo is something that people recognize instantly and relate to.”

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Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“The pace of change for entrepreneurs is rapidly accelerating, and the cost and risk of launching a new business and getting off the ground is just amazing. The ability to gain user feedback really quickly and adapt to what your consumers want is totally different with the web as it is now. But finding a new market, helping people and taking that original idea and turning it into a business is really exciting right now.”

“The key to leadership is having a vision, and being strong enough to say no and not try to please everybody. Thats a recipe for failure. Leadership is practiced through attitude and actions, rather than words and memos.”

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Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“People who say it takes money to make money are using the worst excuse ever. . . Create massive value for others by providing a solution where no other exists.”

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Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“Ultimately a good logo is something that people recognize instantly and relate to.”

People Relate Logos

Author:Matt Mickiewicz

“To quote a recent customer email, “I really appreciate your thoughtful and professional response. I don’t get that a lot from customer service. Usually, it’s scripted nonsense that makes it seem like I’ve done something wrong. You’ve single-handedly improved my perception tenfold. Someone there ought to give you a pay raise."”

Giving Done Seems Pay Ought Perception Appreciate Raises Response Customers Thoughtful Nonsense Email Appreciate You

Author:Matt Mickiewicz

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Born: June 27, 1983
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Quotes: 12

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