The Pomp Podcast
#1273 Bailey Pumfleet | This 19-Year Old Raised $25 Million To Build A New Calendar
Nov 14, 2023
Bailey Pumfleet, co-founder & co-CEO of Cal.com, discusses how to manage your calendar efficiently and talks about the limitations of traditional calendars. They emphasize the need for privacy and the value of open source software. They also explore the potential impact of building a dominant scheduling platform.
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- Cal.com aims to provide a comprehensive solution for managing complex schedules, offering features for increased efficiency and control, and prioritizing privacy and compliance.
- Cal.com's open source approach allows for collaboration and feedback from the community, leading to a more comprehensive and customized platform, attracting businesses in various industries.
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The Problem with Existing Calendar Products
Cal.com was developed to address the limitations and inefficiencies of existing calendar scheduling products. Many of these products cater only to niche use cases, leaving those with busy schedules and varying scheduling requirements in need of additional assistance, such as hiring an executive assistant. Cal.com aims to provide a comprehensive solution that effectively manages complex schedules and offers features for increased efficiency and control. Additionally, it prioritizes privacy and compliance, ensuring user data remains secure and protected, making it attractive for industries such as finance, banking, healthcare, and government organizations.
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