On this episode of 1 to 1000, we turn the tables on Jack and dial-in on his experience building Lattice into a start-up worth over $3 billion. We chat about founder-company fit, being an agreeable CEO, long-term relationship building, and more. If you’re looking for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA compliance, head to Vanta: https://www.vanta.com/1000
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Episode Preview
(00:44) How to find and recruit undiscovered talent
(06:38) The importance of staying longer in a company
(10:31) On long-term relationship-building
(14:51) Sponsor - Vanta
(15:49) On former founders becoming executives
(19:09) Founder market insights
(20:52) Idea maze for Lattice
(22:10) Formula for ramping up a SaaS company
(27:05) Sponsor - Metaview | Pesto
(28:39) The pros of being an agreeable founder
(32:44) Sam and Jack: Entrepreneurial style and skillsets
(34:33) Jack's advice on overcoming roadblocks to getting 1 to 1000
(38:14) Why incorporate Lattice in your company?
This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.
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