[tom_rath]

Nice story, but it sounds more like a pet project which landed him a job rather than a company which was acquired.

He states "With Automattic, I am still an entrepreneur", but he's really not: He's an employee and his objective (to have a job again before he was 29) indicates that's his lifestyle preference.

Entrepreneurship isn't about finding a 'job' at another company, it's about making that company.

[raffi]

I thought it was making something from nothing and having an impact. Something to do with vision and all that other nonsense?

[tom_rath]

Nope. You can make tons of cool stuff and have an impact with loads of 'vision' as an employee, but you're not an entrepreneur if you're taking a paycheque and instructions from someone else.

[raffi]

Well, reading through your previous comments, you seem like a very knowledgeable guy who shares a lot here. I appreciate that. The insights and discussion from those who have made it and accomplished something great are why I come here.