Rob Woolen
Co-founder of Sigma Computing, a data analysis software company. Previously spent seven years at Salesforce.com as a CTO of the platform.
Top 3 podcasts with Rob Woolen
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Jul 3, 2025 • 54min
448: Sigma: The Gutsy Rebuild That Took This SaaS from Zero to $100M - with Rob Woollen
In this discussion, Rob Woollen, Co-founder and CTO of Sigma Computing, shares insights on building a data analytics platform that now boasts over $100 million in ARR. He emphasizes the importance of user feedback and strategic partnerships, particularly with Snowflake, in navigating their growth. Rob reveals the emotional rollercoaster of transforming a struggling startup into a thriving business, balancing intuition with data-driven decisions. His journey offers valuable lessons on resilience, passion, and the significance of fostering strong customer relationships.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 56min
He went 7 years with no revenue— then grew to $100M ARR. | Rob Woollen, Co-Founder of Sigma
Rob Woollen, Co-founder of Sigma Computing, shares his journey from years of struggle to achieving $100M ARR. He reveals the tough lessons learned during seven years without revenue and the crucial pivots that transformed failure into success. Rob emphasizes the importance of patience over speed in reaching product-market fit and discusses the psychological toll of startup uncertainty. He also highlights the unexpected power of building features that customers didn't request, showcasing how innovation thrives on resilience and user-centric design.
May 27, 2025 • 21min
S11 E1: Rob Woollen, Sigma Computing
Rob Woolen, Co-founder and CTO at Sigma Computing, reflects on his extensive journey in tech after years at Salesforce. He discusses the creation of Sigma, aimed at simplifying large-scale data analysis through a user-friendly interface. Rob highlights the importance of product-market fit, emphasizing strategic decision-making and team alignment. He also addresses the significance of user empowerment in tech, sharing lessons learned from early development challenges and his vision for Sigma's future in application development.
