#158 Don't Overthink, Build And Refine! (Ben Silbermann: The Co-Founder of Pinterest)

On this episode of Coder Caffeine we decode an uplifting quote from Ben Silbermann, the Co-Founder of Pinterest, and provide a quick mental framework to shift from getting stuck in perfection, to finding progress in iterative launches and feedback. You'll also hear a powerful Mantra brought to you with a vast amount of gingerbread iced coffee based enthusiasm to power your day, all because we want you to be empowered by progress, embrace iterative learning, and release products that captures hearts around the world - just like Ben Silbermann! In 2012, Pinterest was struggling to find a viable business model, and the company's growth was stalled. Ben Silbermann faced a daunting challenge: finding a way to monetize the platform without alienating its devoted user base. The company's initial attempts at advertising were met with user backlash, and Silbermann knew he had to find a better solution. After months of experimentation, Pinterest finally launched its "Promoted Pins" advertising platform, which allowed businesses to create sponsored content that was both effective and respectful of the user experience. The move was a huge success, and Pinterest's revenue began to soar. Today, Pinterest currently has over 522 million monthly active users worldwide, and is one of the largest social platforms - globally. Creds Community! Remember to build boldly, refine with feedback - and always keep coding!