The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

Saastr 006: Why The Best SaaS Companies Are Founder Led and Taking Adobe From $40m to $1bn with Russell Fujioka, US President @ Xero

Mar 21, 2016 · 27:36

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Russell Fujioka on why the best SaaS companies are founder-led.
Taking Xero from $40m to $1bn in revenue.
Changes observed in the SaaS industry over 25 years.

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