Yext CEO Michael Walrath - Software Consolidation and Convergence

Sep 17, 2024

Michael Walrath, Yext's CEO and cofounder of Right Media, shares insights on the shifting landscape of software vendor consolidation. He discusses the challenges of increasing software implementation costs and the movement towards efficiency for businesses. Walrath highlights the importance of balancing profitability and growth in the evolving VC funding environment. He also provides a candid look at improving board meetings, stressing the need for constructive tension and strategic capital allocation to foster long-term success.