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Rich Barton

Rich Barton is an American entrepreneur and technology executive best known for founding Expedia, Zillow, and Glassdoor. He pioneered the concept of 'Power to the People' by building platforms that democratize information previously held only by industry insiders. He has served as CEO of Zillow Group and is a venture partner at Benchmark Capital.

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Founding Expedia (1996) Zillow (2006) and Glassdoor (2007) championing consumer-facing data transparency in travel real estate and employment industries
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About Rich Barton

Rich Barton is an American entrepreneur and technology executive best known for founding Expedia, Zillow, and Glassdoor. He pioneered the concept of 'Power to the People' by building platforms that democratize information previously held only by industry insiders. He has served as CEO of Zillow Group and is a venture partner at Benchmark Capital.

Barton believes in empowering consumers by giving them free access to information that was previously gatekept by professionals and middlemen, fundamentally disrupting traditional industries through radical transparency.

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  • Working on founding expedia (1996) or zillow (2006)
  • Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
  • Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
  • Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
  • Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation

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  • "What's the fastest way to test if this idea actually works?"
  • "How do you decide what to cut when everything feels important?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"