#149 Ryan Holmes: The Co-Founder and Former CEO of Hootsuite / "Harness The Great Equalizer, Your Work Ethic!"

On this episode of Coder Caffeine we decode an uplifting quote from Ryan Holmes, the Co-Founder and Former CEO of Hootsuite, and provide a quick mental framework to shift from thinking others' wealth and intelligence are unbeatable, to knowing your work ethic is the greatest equalizer. You'll also hear a powerful Mantra brought to you with a vast amount of vanilla iced coffee based enthusiasm to power your day, all because we want you to embrace your inner hustler, be relentless in your dedication and effort, and build winning products - just like Ryan Holmes! Ryan Holmes, the Co-Founder of Hootsuite, faced a pivotal moment when his company faced a major challenge. In 2010, Twitter, a key platform for Hootsuite's social media management tool, announced that it would be changing its API, effectively breaking Hootsuite's integration. With the company's entire business model at risk, Holmes and his team worked tirelessly to adapt to the changes. After months of intense development, Hootsuite successfully updated its platform, and the company's hard work paid off in a massive way. By 2015, Hootsuite's valuation had soared to a staggering $1 billion, cementing its position as one of the leading social media management platforms in the world. Creds Community! Remember to harness your work ethic, own your destiny - and always keep coding!