The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

SaaStr 215: Qualtrics Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Smith on The Things Nobody Tells You About an $8 Billion Acquisition

Mar 7, 2019 · 20:34

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Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith reflects on the $8 billion SAP acquisition.
Discusses turning down a $500M acquisition offer in 2012.
Shares insights from the journey leading to a major acquisition.

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