20VC: Klaviyo's Andrew Bialecki on Going Public in an IPO Winter, Is Klaviyo Under-Priced in Public Markets and Why, Why Every VC Turned Klaviyo Down in the Early Days & How Shopify's Partnership Changed the Game
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Navigating Growth and Funding Strategies
This chapter explores the evolution of a company from a fundamental database for analytics to a versatile business tool, emphasizing the balance between long-term vision and immediate market needs. It delves into the challenges of serving both small and large businesses, the unconventional choice to bootstrap rather than seek venture capital, and the importance of early investments in product and engineering for growth. Additionally, the speakers share strategies around their fundraising journey and the impact of liquidity for both the company and its employees.
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