Spenser Skates is the CEO of Amplitude, one of the leading customer analytics services for enterprises and product makers. But getting customers like Twitter, Instacart, Match, and IBM didn't happen overnight. Spenser lays out the mistakes young companies will often make as they grow, and how he positioned Amplitude for growth and success. He found these lessons essential for founders to learn on their way to $100 million ARR and beyond.
In this episode, Spenser will discuss laying the right foundation for long-term success:
* Find the right product-market fit
* Build the best founding team for growth
* Hire a team of people more talented than you
* Surround yourself with a well-rounded board of advisors
Full video: https://youtu.be/2UPMCcC3OHQ
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