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The Man Who Sold Pixels – Alex Tew In 2005, a 21-year-old student, Alex Tew, wanted to pay for college but had no money. He launched The Million Dollar Homepage, selling ad space at $1 per pixel. The website became a sensation, and he sold all pixels, making a million dollars in a few months. This unconventional idea led to various viral marketing trends. this alex tew is the person later built CALM - leading meditation app

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