Topic: Amstrad

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Why Success Is Built On Relationships with Thomas Power

Why Success Is Built On Relationships with Thomas Power

Jonnie Jensen Introduces Tech Entrepreneur Thomas Power

Host Jonnie Jensen introduces the "Come Back King" episode featuring longtime friend and tech entrepreneur Thomas Power. Power's career spans from working for Sir Alan Sugar at Amstrad to mentoring figures like Jay Shetty and Daniel Priestley. The discussion highlights Power's history with e-cademy, a precursor to LinkedIn, and his current involvement with the Bit 100 super connect community.

Why Success Is Built On Relationships with Thomas Power
2:31 - 6:03

Why Success Is Built On Relationships with Thomas Power

Thomas Power Recalls Early Internet Days and Amstrad Career

Thomas Power and Jonnie Jensen reminisce about their first meeting 30 years ago at an advertising agency where Power presented the concept of the internet to skeptical directors. Power details his early tech exposure at Amstrad in 1987 using BT Telecom Gold email. He recounts meeting internet pioneers including Jerry Yang at Yahoo and Jerry Kaplan, as well as his experiences with early platforms like AOL, CompuServe, and Lycos.