FounderQuest FounderQuest Has Returned! Episode 100!
Nov 10, 2023
FounderQuest is back with episode 100! They discuss their long hiatus, the departure of a host, and the milestone of 100 episodes. They share their experience as lounge sponsors at RailsConf and talk about their upcoming events. They delve into building comprehensive status pages and improving business and marketing. They explore how companies handle the slow period at the end of the year and discuss their approach to holidays and on-call rotation. Finally, they introduce Insights, a new addition to Honey Badger that allows tracking of various events and is set to be released soon.
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Listener Dedication
- Andrew Mason expressed his desire for FounderQuest's return after 699 days.
- He listened to old episodes multiple times and even threatened a surprise interview.
Milestone Reflections
- FounderQuest reached its 100th episode in Honey Badger's 11th year.
- The hosts reflect on their journey, acknowledging the significant passage of time.
Star's Departure and Buyout
- Star left Honey Badger in March 2022, leading to a buyout by Ben and Josh.
- The company valuation was based on typical SaaS multiples, around 3-4 times revenue.