Habits and Hustle

Episode 555: Jamie Siminoff: Why "Acting Like a CEO" Killed More Startups Than Failure Ever Did

May 19, 2026·1h 28m·6-min readconversationalbusiness
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Jamie Siminoff, the founder of Ring, shares his journey from a garage inventor to building a $1.15 billion home security company acquired by Amazon, emphasizing grit, persistence, and long-term relationship-building over traditional business acumen. The conversation also touches on the su

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Jamie Siminoff

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Jamie SiminoffKevin Sistrom

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RingAmazonShopify

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Business ModelsEntrepreneurshipFundraisingLeadershipProduct ManagementScalingStartups

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