Zazzle
Bobby and Jeff Beaver conceived the idea and model for Zazzle, together with their father Robert Beaver, while still student at Stanford University. Working jointly, the brothers engineered the entire Zazzle website, which first launched in 2003. Bobby and Jeff continue to guide company vision and direction, while sharing responsibility for day to day operations.
As VP of Technology, Bobby is responsible for all of Zazzle's software and hardware architecture and implementation and has played a key role in developing Zazzle's manufacturing technologies and fulfillment processes. Bobby holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Stanford University.
Related Links: www.zazzle.com
Last Updated: Thu, Apr 20, 2006
| Category | Title | Author/Speaker | Organization | Length | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video | Adapt or Die | Bobby Beaver · Jeff Beaver | Zazzle | 00:40 | 01/2006 |
| Video | People and Culture of Zazzle | Jeff Beaver · Bobby Beaver | Zazzle | 00:41 | 01/2006 |
| Video | Question Everything | Bobby Beaver · Jeff Beaver | Zazzle | 00:46 | 01/2006 |
| Video | Passion and Vision | Bobby Beaver · Jeff Beaver | Zazzle | 01:17 | 01/2006 |
| Video | Confidence in Small Teams | Bobby Beaver · Jeff Beaver | Zazzle | 01:47 | 01/2006 |
| Podcast | Two Brothers Building a Company From Scratch | Bobby Beaver · Jeff Beaver | Zazzle | 53:03 | 01/2006 |
Beaver talks about how it is necessary for every company to adapt at every step as it grows, depending on the competitive landscape or technological advances, to make the most of opportunities along the way.
Beaver believes nothing is more important for a company than the people that comprise it. This is why the Zazzle founders stress culture in their company. They constantly try to infuse values of innovation and empowerment amongst their people. Along with all this, the company also incorporates having fun to make sure their employees are enjoying the ride at Zazzle.
Beaver tells entrepreneurs to question everything people are telling them to do. Do not accept the status quo, he says. Do not give in to the notion that if it is has been done a certain way, you have to do it the same way, he adds.
Entrepreneurs must have passion. Passion and vision are the things entrepreneurs fall back on when their company goes through highs and lows. Bobby Beaver, vice president of technology at Zazzle, explains that the reasons for starting a venture should not be monetary but it should be passion - deep caring for a problem and the drive to solve the problem.
Beaver says that one of the most important lessons he has learned at Zazzle is to have confidence in yourself and your team.
Jeff and Bobby Beaver, Co-founders of Zazzle and graduates of Stanford University, describe their story and entrepreneurial experiences in building an internet start-up. They discuss the passion, dedication and the power of small teams in achieving a vision.