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CEO of Cal.com Bailey Pumfleet: building an open source rocketship ("Stripe for Time") | ODF alum
Dec 13, 2024
Bailey Pumfleet, CEO of Cal.com and an innovator in open-source scheduling, shares insights on building a groundbreaking infrastructure company. He discusses the importance of transparency in a remote work environment and the challenges and strategies of launching an open-source project. Pumfleet emphasizes the analogy of 'Stripe for Time' to highlight efficient scheduling solutions. He also touches on fundraising strategies, customer understanding, and the impact of open-source technology on community empowerment. This conversation is rich with entrepreneurial wisdom!
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- Bailey Pumfleet emphasizes the importance of understanding the motivations behind open source to align with a company's commercial potential.
- Cal.com's commitment to radical transparency and a supportive culture fosters a loyal, productive, and fully remote global workforce.
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Innovative Scheduling Solutions
Cal.com provides a versatile scheduling platform that allows individuals and businesses to create customized scheduling solutions tailored to their specific needs. This includes a simple scheduling link for personal use, as well as extensive features that can integrate scheduling capabilities into larger software applications, covering a wide range of industries from SaaS to healthcare. The platform's flexibility has contributed to its rapid growth and adoption, as it effectively caters to various use cases that other scheduling tools may not consider. By recognizing and addressing these diverse scheduling requirements, Cal.com positions itself as a comprehensive solution in a competitive landscape.
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