
He quit Google with no startup idea, raised $50M from Sequoia with no revenue— & grew to 8 figures in ARR. | Dan Lorenc, Founder of Chainguard
A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for Founders
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From Google to Startup: A Security Journey
This chapter narrates the speaker's transition from nearly a decade at Google to launching a startup aimed at open source security. It discusses the pivotal moments and motivations behind their decision to leave a secure corporate job, highlighting experiences in navigating investments, product development, and market dynamics within the cybersecurity landscape. The chapter also addresses the challenges of early revenue growth and strategic pivots that ultimately shaped the company's direction and success.
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