It was 1994: the Internet was still in its infancy and e commerce was still a relatively new phenomenon. During this exciting time, I crystallized a vision of a better way for businesses to shop online, which inspired me to take a huge risk by leaving my highly paid position with Goldman Sachs. Through the chaos of the early web, many players emerged and crumbled; more people told me that my vision could not succeed than could. Not deterred, and believing in myself and the vision, I moved forward. Our first office was my apartment and we were a staff of only one. Small and underfunded, it was additionally difficult recruiting the right people to join our team; I wanted my employees to be just as passionate about my vision as I was. That vision would evolve into Shoplet.comIt was 1994: the Internet was still in its infancy and e commerce was still a relatively new phenomenon. During this exciting time, I crystallized a vision of a better way for businesses to shop online, which inspired me to take a huge risk by leaving my highly paid position with Goldman Sachs. Through the chaos of the early web, many players emerged and crumbled; more people told me that my vision could not succeed than could. Not deterred, and believing in myself and the vision, I moved forward. Our first office was my apartment and we were a staff of only one. Small and underfunded, it was additionally difficult recruiting the right people to join our team; I wanted my employees to be just as passionate about my vision as I was. That vision would evolve into Shoplet.com