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The Platform Journey

Tidemark
Servicenow
EMC
Artificial Intelligence
Samsara
Zscaler
Tidemark
Ecosystems In Software
Vertical Saas
Salesforce
Google
Genai
Client Retention
Market Trends
Product Strategy
Growth Equity
Control Points
Investment Strategies
Market Strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Human Resources

“The Platform Journey” engages C-level leaders as they share their journey building some of the most important platforms and ecosystems in software. Hosted by Avanish Sahai, Tidemark Fellow and veteran leader of Salesforce, ServiceNow, Google Cloud’s ecosystem, and Hubspot board member. At Tidemark, we believe in the power of software category leaders transforming from a single-party application t... more

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This season features conversations with key decision-makers who have shaped the evolution of today's leading technology platforms and ecosystems. We talk to C-suite executives, board members, investors, and others who must be bought into the platform... more

In this episode, Avanish and Andrew discuss:

• Andrew's journey as an "operational CFO" from Sun Microsystems through ServiceNow, WalkMe, Lacework, and now Amplitude, being part of the team that built ServiceNow from $400M to $4.5B ARR

• Why CFOs mu... more

In this episode, Avanish and Mike discuss:

• Mike's journey from his early tech roots in Silicon Valley to his role as CRO at Zscaler, including his transformative work growing ServiceNow from $500M to $6B in the Americas region

• The importance of ... more

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Episode: 30. Mike Rich
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President of Field Operations at Samsara
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Kevin Haverty
Legendary leader in sales with extensive experience at tech companies like EMC and ServiceNow.
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Founder and General Partner of Tidemark
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Avanish Sahai
Host of The Platform Journey, recognized for his extensive leadership experience in significant tech companies and as a Tidemark Fellow.

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30. Mike Rich
Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about investing in a platform and building an ecosystem?
Engage with partners at scale, understand what type of partners align with your goals, and focus on building trust and mutual success.
30. Mike Rich
Q: What are the signals that you look for as a sales leader to say, hey, this is the time to think about a platform strategy?
You need to look at the customer experience and how easily they can deliver a great service using a single platform versus multiple point solutions.
25. Dave Yuan, Tidemark
Q: What are some examples of both good and, you know, places maybe you've been involved with that demonstrate this evolution of thinking?
Dave gives examples like Clio in legal practice management and SiteMinder in hotel management to illustrate effective integration strategies for vertical SaaS companies.
25. Dave Yuan, Tidemark
Q: So Dave, let's just kick it off with, I think a lot of people may know you because you're a legend. But just start with a bit of your personal background.
Dave shares that he has over 20 years of experience in investing, starting at a buyout firm during the first dot-com implosion, and later co-founding Tidemark to focus on growth equity.
27. Jim Steele, Salesforce
Q: Any final thoughts you'd share with one of your peers?
Embrace change and always listen to customers; building relationships is key. It's not just about transactions, but creating a journey together with customers.

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Focused on the transformative journeys of C-level executives, this content features leaders sharing insights on building and evolving software platforms and ecosystems. Discussions cover their career paths, significant company transformations, and the dynamics of adapting to technological shifts. Notable themes include customer-centric strategies, the importance of partner ecosystems, and the challenges of scaling from single products to multi-product platforms. This series offers valuable lessons for tech entrepreneurs and leaders on navigating the complexities of the software industry and emphasizes the significance of collaborative innovation in achieving sustained success.

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