Great time at our “Founders Helping Founders” dinner at the #rsaconference celebrating the 10 year history of @duosec with founders @dugsong and @jonoberheide. Similar to most startups, they had many twist and turns before ultimately being acquired for $2.35 billion. Best quotes:
“People ask me what we did right and wrong in the first three years. The honest answer is I don’t really remember there were so many iterations. I think all we really mastered was how to iterate” (@dugsong)
“We started our company post the financial crisis and there is nothing better for a startup than a downturn. When there is budget pressure from customers you know what’s really important” (@dugsong)
“My first job before starting Duo was at Quiznos. I suggest every founder work in food service before starting a company – there is no better way to learn empathy for the customer” (@jonoberheide)
“Do I want to start another company? After going through 10 intense years, I just can’t imagine what it would be like to do that again” (@jonoberheide)
“Do I want to start another company? After going through 10 intense years, I have a different perspective. I can’t imagine NOT trying to do something like that again!” (@dugsong)
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