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@benchestnut

Co-founder and CEO of Father, husband, designerd, and cyclist Empowering underdog entrepreneurs since 2001

Atlanta
mailchimp.com
Joined December 2008
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    Sep 1

    Here’s a challenge: Watch our new brand campaign and try not to smile! It’s been a tough year, but this campaign is a great reminder of the joyful creativity that drives so many small business owners — and drives us to empower them every day.

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Growing up, every day was on the playground. The monkey bars were our “Starship Enterprise.” Everyone assumed I’d be Sulu (sigh). I sat out front and played the dutiful helmsman day in, day out. Secretly, though, I knew I’d be Captain of my own ship one day. 😉

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    Sep 7

    . Hosts “By the Books,” a Literary Festival to Go:

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  4. Sep 4

    “Betting on myself has yielded me an incredible return on my investment in the business. We will never know how much more some investors could have yielded had their decisions not been clouded by bias.” Powerful words from .

    People often ask me why I hold multiple positions. I decided to write about it here:
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  5. Sep 2

    Really enjoyed today, Jason! Thanks again for having me.

    My Top 10 take-aways from talk with this morning: 1/ Yes, bootstrapping can take 3-4 years longer 2/ You may not need a moat. Maybe let them go if they aren't happy. Happiness is a moat. 3/ Phase 2 might take 12 years to get to. It's OK. Talk to more customers.
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    Sep 2

    Join us in 5 min. for "Learning from the Lows: How Mailchimp Navigated Economic Uncertainty" with 's & 's

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  7. Sep 1

    Did you spot the doodle of and me? 😂

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  8. Sep 1

    Today is . We’ve made Election Day a paid holiday at , and 56 employees have already signed up to be poll workers! Get out and vote.

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  9. Sep 1

    Navigating choppy waters is key to running a successful business, especially right now. This Wednesday I’ll be sharing our journey with and learning from some of the best in Saas at At Home 2020.

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  10. Aug 28

    The pandemic is still taking its toll on small businesses, especially those that can’t shift online so easily. A reminder to shop small and shop local.

    21% of small business owners say they will have to close their doors forever if economic conditions do not improve in the next 6 months. A very worrying new data point from 's latest survey
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  11. Aug 28

    Today is the last day to apply for this great funding opportunity! Don’t miss out.

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    The 24 hour countdown has begun! It’s your last chance to apply for the US$50,000 . Applicants must be Black entrepreneurs based in UK/USA, aged 25 and under. Don’t miss out:
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  12. Aug 27

    It’s been great to see the insights being shared during our Business Building Week livestreams, and there are more on deck. Join our friends from tomorrow for a conversation on how founders are adapting and thriving - and how you can too.

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  13. Aug 25

    Just seconds before video turned on, he looked up at me as if to thank me for my heroic Dad IT work. He lovingly whispered, “Dad?” “Yes, son?” (My heart opening wide to receive his love and admiration) “Can you get out before they see you?” 😳

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  14. Aug 25

    This morning we had wifi problems because it’s raining, and my 9 year old couldn’t get online. With minutes left before class started, I got it working. Go Dad! ...then he had zoom problems. With only seconds to spare, I got it working. Yes! 💪

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  15. Aug 24

    I’m proud of the ways we’re supporting SMBs and creatives through ’s COVID-19 relief. On the personal side, my wife Teresa and I are donating $1M to relief efforts in Atlanta and our hometowns of Hephzibah and Augusta, Georgia.

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  16. Aug 24

    Today is my kids’ first day of school. I’m basically the WFH IT team, switching them from Zoom to Google Meet and back all morning. Hang in there, parents!

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  17. Aug 21

    Interesting read from on how retailers are finding new ways to elevate their brands during a crisis. While implementing social distancing guidelines, they’re also creating improved shopping experiences with refreshed interiors and private appointments.

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  18. Aug 20

    I thought you should know this exists

    Pringles can. Wendy's Baconator flavor
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  19. Aug 20

    Here’s the talk if you’re interested. Happy Thursday!

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  20. Aug 20

    Amazing that is now worth $2T! Reminds me of one of my favorite by Dr. Geoffrey West on how companies rise. First, exponential growth driven by innovation, then growing organically using economies of scale before perishing under their own weight, usually at $1T.

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