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The Untold Story of Napster's Success, Collapse & Hard-Won Lessons | Jordan Ritter | E138

Jordan Ritter didn’t grow up surrounded by tech; he grew up on a farm, tinkering with computers in total isolation. But that early curiosity led him to co-found Napster, the file-sharing service that transformed music distribution. As millions of users flooded the platform, Jordan was instrumental in keeping it alive through sleepless nights and nonstop chaos. The success was massive, the failure was brutal, but the lessons shaped everything he did next. In this episode, Jordan reveals to Ilana the real story behind Napster, the personal sacrifices of innovation, and the mindset required to build something that leaves a legacy. Jordan Ritter is a serial entrepreneur, software architect and angel investor, recognized for his work at Napster, the file-sharing service that reshaped music distribution and digital technology. Since then, he has launched and advised multiple startups in the tech industry. In this episode, Ilana and Jordan will discuss: 00:00 The Harsh Reality of Entrepreneurship 01:05 Early Life and Humble Beginnings 06:23 College Years and Early Career 09:21 Meeting Sean Fanning and the Birth of Napster 13:06 The Napster Journey: Challenges and Triumphs 31:04 The Downfall and Legal Battles 40:18 The Moment of Failure 40:32 Shocking Company Benefits 41:18 Deciding to Leave 42:43 Identity Crisis and Transition 45:34 Starting New Ventures 45:42 The Impact of AI 46:24 Building Companies with Value 49:16 The Importance of Culture 59:47 Interviewing for Culture Fit 01:03:25 The Challenges of Starting a Business 01:13:24 Reflecting on Career Lessons 01:17:14 Giving Back to the Next Generation 01:18:07 Conclusion and Farewell Jordan Ritter is a serial entrepreneur, software architect, angel investor, and co-founder of Napster, where he helped scale the platform to 60 million users. A four-time founder, he has built 20+ large-scale commercial and open-source products across 12 languages, developing systems used by millions. At Cloudmark, Servio, and Augment AI, Jordan built intuitive, scalable, and reliable platforms, and he now advises CoPilotKit on product strategy. Connect with Jordan: Jordan’s LinkedIn:   / jordanritter   📖Leap Academy📖: LeapCon is the #1 Conference for Reinvention, Leadership & Career — a powerful 3‑day experience designed to help you unlock what’s next in your career and life. 📍 San Jose, CA 📅 Feb 26–28, 2025 If you’re ready to step into clarity, confidence, and bold action, this is your moment. 👉 Grab your ticket before doors close at https://leapacademy.com/leapcon 📈 Ready to reinvent your career and leap into your next big chapter? Leap Academy helps professionals transition into portfolio careers, land board seats, grow executive leadership skills, and unlock multiple income streams through expert coaching, personal branding, and career development strategies. Whether you want to land high-level roles, build a portfolio career, or grow your executive presence—Leap Academy with Ilana Golan is where bold professionals come to grow. 🎯 Start with a free strategy call: https://www.leapacademy.com/yt-schedule 🎓 Watch our free masterclass on building multiple income streams: https://bit.ly/leap--free-training 👇 Like what you see? Comment below and let us know what resonated! 📌 Subscribe for weekly insights, career strategy, and behind-the-scenes mentorship from Ilana:    / @ilanagolan-leap-academy   ⭐⭐ Hear how others made their leap: https://www.leapacademy.com/reviews 🧠 Explore actionable tips on our blog: https://www.leapacademy.com/blog-1 --------------- 🎧 *PODCAST | Leap Academy with Ilana Golan* Inspiring, unfiltered conversations with top thinkers, leaders, and professionals who broke the mold. Learn how to build your reputation, impact, and income—on your terms. ▶️ https://leapacademy.com/podcast --------------- 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a strategy-packed episode. 📲 Connect with Ilana: Facebook ▶️   / ilanagolanleapacademy   LinkedIn ▶️   / ilanagolan   Instagram ▶️   / ilanagolanleap   Website ▶️ https://www.leapacademy.com/ #IlanaGolan #LeapAcademy #PortfolioCareers #CareerStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerReinvention