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Ralph Gootee
Co-founder of PlanGrid, which was acquired by Autodesk for $875 million. Currently co-founder of TigerEye, an AI-driven data analytics company.
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May 23, 2025
• 1h 25min
How PlanGrid was Acquired for $875m - Ralph Gootee, CTO
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Ralph Gootee, co-founder of PlanGrid and now at TigerEye, shares insights from his remarkable journey in tech. He reveals how PlanGrid became the first enterprise app on the iPad when even Facebook hesitated. A $17,000 marketing hack involved giving away free iPads, igniting user interest. Ralph discusses the year-long acquisition process by Autodesk costing $875 million and emphasizes how AI supports, rather than replaces, engineers. He also reflects on the dynamics of co-founding a startup and how pricing decisions are pivotal for success.
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