In 2013 he started the food delivery serviceDoorDash, at first running the deliveries himself.
Now his company employs 500 people, works with over 200,000 delivery people, and operates in 600 cities.
We talked to Tony about how he runs it all.
My background has taken me from the world of cancer research to business and now technology.
Its why I feel so lucky doing what I do everyday.
Building a company as fast growing as DoorDash is like always climbing uphill.
Take us through a recent workday.
My days are split between 1:1s, team meetings, customer meetings, recruiting, and general thinking time.
I spend 50%+ of my time in recruiting.
What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without?
Whats your workspace setup like?
No desk, just my MacBook Air, iPhone, and AirPods.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
The best part of working at DoorDash is collaborating with incredible teammates who all share similar values.
How do you keep track of what you have to do?
Google Calendar and Notes.
Whats your least favorite thing to do, and how do you deal with it?
My least favorite thing to do is the laundry.
How do you recharge?
What do you do when you want to forget about work?
I go on long runs in Golden Gate Park or in the Marin Headlands.
I also read literature outside of tech, typically nonfiction.
Currently, Im reading a book on city gentrification, Ray DaliosPrinciples, and a PhD thesis on automation.
Most people have more control over their time than they believe.
Whats your favorite side project?
When I get into something, Im all in, so I used to love running marathons.
But thats been too intense an endeavor to keep up with since starting DoorDash.
So I am in search of a new hobby these days.
What are you currently reading, or whats something youd recommend?
Id recommendPlay Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Marketsby Al Ramadan.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see ______ answer these same questions.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Be the best version of yourself.
Is there anything else youd like to add that might be interesting to readers and fans?
Most people actually have more control over their time than they believe.
This interview has been lightly edited.
Have someone you want to see featured, or questions you think we should ask?
