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Jasper Wang Quit His Corporate Career To Do ... This
Defector • • business
Key Points:
- Jasper Wang played a crucial role in the founding and ongoing success of Defector, providing steady leadership and pragmatic support from the company's early days.
- After Deadspin's collapse, Wang reached out to unemployed writers, which eventually led to the creation of Defector, now six years old.
- Despite a lucrative corporate consulting career, Wang took a significant risk by leaving that path to help start Defector with a group of bloggers.
- The podcast "Try Hard" features an episode focusing on Wang's pivotal decision to join Defector, aligning with the season's theme of can't-turn-back moments.
- "Try Hard" is available on major platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, with transcripts accessible for listeners.
