what no batshit crazy?
Wayfair CEO a Unicorn
according to Inc
Wayfair CEO and cofounder Niraj Shah is a true unicorn entrepreneur.
After noticing that consumers were unable to successfully shop online, Niraj took the opportunity to create a user-friendly e-commerce website to meet market demands.
This led him, along with his business partner Steve Conine, to launch the world's largest home retail website: Wayfair.
Creating this e-commerce empire took a great deal of determination, creativity and hard work – skills Niraj has mastered throughout his fascinating career.
Here, discover 10 inspring facts about Niraj Shah.
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Niraj has been working with Wayfair cofounder Steve Conine since high school.
Niraj and Steve's friendship started long before they co-founded Wayfair.
The pair first met during a summer program at Cornell University as high school students. When they met again in college as engineering majors, Niraj and Steve became inseparable.
The two entrepreneurs then roomed together and eventually began several other e-commerce companies before striking it rich with Wayfair.
Niraj and Steve told NPR's "How I Built This" that their relationship has been able to withstand the test of time because they're both hardworking and dedicated – two traits that are critical when looking for a long lasting business partner.
doesnt this sound like the Google fags?
<During an orientation for new students at Stanford, he met Larry Page. They seemed to disagree on most subjects, but after spending time together they "became intellectual soul-mates and close friends."
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Shah runs Boston Fed
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Niraj has strong ties to Boston.
Not only is Wayfair headquartered in Boston, it's also where Niraj and his family make their home.
In addition to creating jobs in Boston,Niraj also serves as a director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.