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I can't take my eyes off Retool. 6 years in. $3.2 billion valuation. Retool is transforming internal software development. 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 → Brex → DoorDash → NBCUniversal 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 → $93.5 ARR in 2023 → 500,000+ customers → 186% YoY revenue growth 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆: → Drag-and-drop interface for developers → Founder-led sales for first 18 months → Delayed public launch until product was robust 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 → Low-code platform for internal tools → Customizable with 30% custom code → Rapid integration with existing APIs Big congrats to the Retool growth leadership David Hsu Ghazi Masood Sid Suri The rocketship flies on.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲! Amber Clifford, the former Disney+, Uber Eats & Uber executive and Principal at Murai Consulting, is conducting today's masterclass on balancing hyper-local efforts vs. scaling and maximizing ROI: return on integration. ⚖️ 🤔💭Where should your business expand? Why there? How to successfully integrate? Join the masterclass to gain new insights on one of the biggest decisions you can make as a business owner. #TechweekRO #BusinessSummits #Innovation

Burger King 🍔 uses a North Star framework - why shouldn’t you? 🤠 North Star Metric (NSM) 🌠 is one of the MOST important metrics in your business. It captures the essence of your value creation to the target customer. All other metrics are influenced by it. But finding the right NSM for your business is hard. 3 ways how to tackle this: → You can ignore it 🤷♀️ - well, that is always an option, but best-in-class companies such as Meta, Amplitude, Uber, and even Burger King have it. FOMO is real. → You can hire a qualified consultant who will guide you through the process. That usually works, but sometimes you do not have the budget or the patience for it. → You can totally DIY it - at least to your v01 assumption before you commit further. Product leader John Cutler teamed up again with the Amplitude team and they issued a 63-page guide with actionable processes, examples and problem statements to help you get this work done. The end of December is a brilliant time to define your NSM for 2025.

Innovation isn't just for tech giants! Discover how creativity fuels success in businesses of all sizes. From Airbnb's room-sharing revolution to Netflix's binge-watching transformation, learn how thinking differently can lead to groundbreaking ideas. Ready to tap into your innovative potential? Let's explore how creativity can transform your business approach! #Innovation #BusinessCreativity #EntrepreneurMindset #ThinkDifferently #DisruptiveIdeas #StartupInspiration #BusinessGrowth #CreativeProblemSolving #InnovationStrategy #FutureOfBusiness

Leaning on your own network isn't enough anymore, building strong connections is a necessity. 🤝 At Product-Led Summit Berlin, on October 16, we've got you covered. You've got the dates, but every great event needs an exciting lineup, right? Check out some of our featured speakers who share common challenges and innovative solutions: 🔥 Lucy Field, Vice President of Product Management, Zendesk 🔥 Maria von Watzdorf, VP Product, SoundCloud 🔥 Till Riffert, Senior Director of Global Strategy at Delivery Hero 🔥 Cassidy Coy, Head of Product at Bumble Inc. 🔥 Gayatri Kapur, Head of Product, Zalando 🔥 Dr. Utku Yildirim Yildrim Hellofresh, Senior Director of Product Management, HelloFresh 🔥 Hesham Elnakhlawy, VP of Product, GoStudent 🔥 Sayan Maiti, Director of Product Marketplace and Driver App, FREENOW Grab your early bird ticket and save 200 euros today: https://lnkd.in/e4J9ix-a #Pledberlin #berlin #germany

Behind Every Line of Code, There’s a Human Story At Caesars.dev, we’re not just about developing apps and solutions – we’re about creating tools that make life easier, businesses smarter, and ideas reality. But let’s be real for a second: behind every great project is a lot of coffee, a few late nights, and a team of passionate people who genuinely love what they do. So here’s to the humans behind the code – the thinkers, the dreamers, and the problem-solvers who make it all happen. 💻 👉 Whether you’re looking to build something amazing or just want to chat about tech, we’re here. What’s inspiring you this week? #CaesarsDev #TechWithHeart #HumanCenteredDesign #InnovationMeetsPassion

We’re launching our most anticipated release of the year today to address the biggest challenge we see in the ReOps space... 🚀 Imagine a company like Uber — with products like UberEats, UberFreight, and UberRides. Each has its own user types (couriers, restaurant owners, consumers, riders…), dedicated Product teams, and researchers.  Managing recruitment and research for all these unique user groups?  It’s chaotic to say the least. 😬 📸 Now, picture a solution that makes it possible: a dedicated workspace for each team, with curated participant lists, ready-to-use study templates, and custom user roles — all while giving ReOps leaders the control they need to keep research on track. Enter Rally for Teams.  Rally for Teams enables your team to talk to their own users safely and at scale, while maintaining robust control over the entire ReOps process and all participant data. 👉Join our 15 minute product broadcast next Wednesday to see what’s new — link in the comments.

If a software truly delivers, there’s no need for long-term contracts. When pitching Togetha to customers, I highlight this: rigid contracts are outdated. Imagine if Netflix locked you into a year-long contract! With Togetha, we let our product speak for itself. Customers can try it without commitment because if it’s adding real value, why force anyone to stay? Time to move beyond the old ways. 🚀 #PropertyManagement #property

Can you wait 3 years for 1 deal? How about 10 months for a date? Patience is hard. I’m still working on it, and Ricky definitely has me beat on that front. But here’s the truth: real growth takes time. • Bezos – 7 yrs to profitability with Amazon • Reed Hastings – 6 with Netflix • Melanie Perkins 3 to hit PMF with Canva We don’t chase quick wins. We build relationships that evolve into multiple projects lasting partnerships leading to long-term success. If you’re in it for the long run, let's chat. #LongTermSuccess #FounderJourney #BuildToLast