How I Turned My Company Around When The Dot Com Bubble Burst – with Eric Kuhn

Eric Kuhn, FoundersCard, Comeback, Failure, Outsourcing, Subscription (Membership) Model, Web 1.0

While you may know Eric Kuhn as the creator of FoundersCard, a members-only community for leading entrepreneurs and innovators, I think you need to hear how he turned around his previous company.

In 1997 Eric founded Varsity Books, and reached a height that few entrepreneurs achieve. He took the online college book seller company public. But soon after, the internet bubble burst and his stock price went from $10 per share to 13 cents per share.

In this interview, you’ll hear about the rise, the fall and eventual phoenix-like recovery of Varsity Books. And you’ll hear about his current business FoundersCard.

Eric Kuhn

FoundersCard

Eric Kuhn founded FoundersCard, a relatively new but quickly growing members-only community for entrepreneurs and innovators.

 

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