Who is the PayPal Mafia?
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What Happened: What's notable about PayPal's early team?
Many went on to found or fund companies like YouTube, LinkedIn and Tesla. The "PayPal Mafia" seeded a generation of companies. Source: Wikipedia – PayPal Mafia
Why: Why did it happen?
The eBay acquisition gave them money and freedom at once. Liquidity plus networks and experience. Source: Wikipedia – PayPal Mafia
The Lesson: The lesson?
Early teams and networks compound. Talent clusters create more companies. Source: Wikipedia – PayPal Mafia