Mattias Miksche CEO and Co-Founder Stardoll | E343

In this episode, Jason Calacanis chats with Mattias Miksche about the journey of Stardoll, from its humble beginnings to reaching millions of users. They delve into its monetization challenges, partnerships with big brands like DKNY and JCPenny, and the shift to mobile. Miksche shares his disagreements with Steve Jobs over flash and discusses the varying pace of mobile adoption in different regions. They also explore the gender dynamics in online interaction, internal decision-making processes, and the impact of gamification. The conversation wraps up with insights on deploying fashion in the Middle East, Sequoia's European investments, and the success of Scandinavian countries.