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How Clio grew from a lifestyle business to a legal tech juggernaut

Point Nine Land

Jack had a background in software development and Rian was working as an IT manager at Gowling, Canada’s largest law firm. This wasn’t the only problem Clio was facing in terms of user acquisition. The entire global financial system was teetering on the edge of collapse just as they were seeking capital.

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After Selling For $580M, Here’s What I Learned About SaaS During My Time At Buildium

Outseta

They were clearly property management and software development, and as someone that was hired to accelerate Buildium’s growth I immediately saw countless opportunities to grow the company by moving into new markets. Venture capital is a tool and a commitment, not an outcome.

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The Case Against Budgets, Forecasts, and Performance Targets

Outseta

Let’s start with probably the most familiar scenario - I was working at a tech company, with top tier venture capital investors. It had customer acquisition and revenue targets for existing products, and new lines of business that did not yet exist. Where do we want to end up come year’s end?