Dropbox
cloud storage and file synchronization service
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Dropbox
Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users
Y Combinator
A file-sharing company used as a primary example to illustrate the application of the five key user interview questions.
Andrew Chen — Growth Secrets from Uber, Exploring the Metaverse, Startup Investing, and More
Tim Ferriss
A file hosting service, mentioned as an early client of Sean Ellis where he implemented growth hacking strategies like referral programs. Later discussed for its evolution from consumer photo sharing to business document management based on metrics.
Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)
Y Combinator
File hosting service, mentioned as a company where candidates might also be interviewing, indicating stage and potential authenticity.
Ron Conway at Startup School SV 2014
Y Combinator
A file hosting service mentioned as an example of a company with a founder (Drew Houston) possessing strong product focus, even when the initial idea (cloud storage) seemed redundant.
Startup Investor School Day 1 Live Stream
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of an idea that seemed good but everyone assumed big companies would crush, illustrating that such products can still succeed.
How Do Billion Dollar Startups Start?
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a company whose early days were indistinguishable from other startups.
Will OpenAI Kill All Startups?
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a successful startup that initially started as a thin wrapper on existing cloud infrastructure like AWS S3.
Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?
Y Combinator
Presented as another example from the YC portfolio, founded by technical individuals, fitting the pattern of companies that may not have required a dedicated business co-founder.
When to Launch Your Startup and When to Wait
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an exception to the 'launch fast' rule, suggesting that some successful companies did not launch publicly in their very early days.
Why This Is The Perfect Time To Start A Startup
Y Combinator
A company founded by Drew Houston and Arash, who are presented as examples of successful young entrepreneurs.
Y Combinator Is Back In Person
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a successful startup founded during a market downturn, highlighting that significant companies can emerge during such times.
Turning Your Users Into Paying Customers
Y Combinator
A cloud storage company whose founder Drew Houston shared an anecdote about early pricing.
Startup Investor School Day 2 Live Stream
Y Combinator
A company Paul Buchheit missed out on investing in early due to cancelling a meeting, calling it a 'thousand X return' opportunity.
Sam Altman's Whale AMA
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a successful startup that was rejected by YC once with a previous idea.
Jessica Mah at Female Founders Conference 2014
Y Combinator
A cloud storage service founded by Drew Houston, mentioned as an example of a successful startup.
Most Startups Are Undercharging - Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a successful company that was expensive, not cheaper than competitors.
YC SUS: Gustaf Alströmer and Eric Migicovsky discuss growth tactics
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a trusted brand whose use of a new payroll software would encourage adoption.
Startup Investor School Day 4 Live Stream
Y Combinator
Mentioned as going public 11 years after its founding, yielding large returns with slower liquidity. Also brought up in the context of founder agreements.
Ruchi Sanghvi on Sweating the Details
Y Combinator
A cloud storage service acquired Cove. Ruchi Sanghvi discusses the cultural differences and values between Facebook and Dropbox.
Jessica Livingston on Cofounder Disputes and Making Something People Want
Y Combinator
Used as an example of a company that succeeded through extensive refinement and execution, despite a competitive landscape.
Work at a Startup Expo 2019
Y Combinator
Employer of Sorceress's co-founder, who was Dropbox's first chief of staff.
Female Founders Conference - New York
Y Combinator
Mentioned as one of the hundreds of best companies that partner with The Muse to tell an authentic story for hiring.
Fireside Chat with Kat Mañalac, Kathryn Minshew, and Alex Cavoulacos
Y Combinator
One of the companies that uses The Muse's platform to hire.
Ron Conway at Startup School 2012
Y Combinator
A Y Combinator company that Ron Conway highlights as having reached significant scale.