Varun Anand
Co-founder and COO of Clay, a data enrichment and outbound automation platform. Shares insights on unorthodox growth tactics and engineering principles in marketing.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
Inside Clay's unconventional path to $1.25B: Rethinking GTM, pricing, and enterprise sales | Varun Anand (Co-founder and Head of Operations)
Varun Anand, Co-founder and Head of Operations at Clay, shares insights from his journey in building a $1.25B startup that leverages data and AI for GTM innovations. He discusses transformative shifts to product-led growth, highlighting unconventional tactics like using WhatsApp and Reddit for outreach. Varun emphasizes the significance of hiring passionate individuals and strategic branding in a competitive tech landscape. He also advocates for unique compensation strategies to nurture talent and foster a culture that values personal contributions.
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Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 7min
E67: How Clay's Co-Founders Built a $500M Series B Company
Kareem Amin and Varun Anand, co-founders of Clay, discuss their $46M Series B funding round, the impact of AI on sales and marketing, and how a silent retreat influenced leadership style. They explore market trends, AI in outreach strategies, personal growth through data sources, and notable industry acquisitions.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 43min
$500M Founder Shares Unorthodox Growth Tactics (That Worked!)
Varun Anand, Co-founder and COO of Clay, shares his journey building a $500M business through unorthodox growth tactics. He reveals how addressing customer problems in just 30 minutes can enhance user experience. The conversation highlights the transition from traditional support to a dynamic Slack community, emphasizing genuine relationships for growth. Varun also discusses the importance of an engineering mindset in marketing and innovative content distribution strategies to thrive amid competition.
Aug 28, 2024 • 46min
1 to 100: Clay
Varun Anand, Co-founder and Head of Operations at Clay, discusses how their AI-driven go-to-market platform transforms business outreach. He reveals how Clay optimizes lead generation and enhances data quality for companies of all sizes. Varun shares insights into unique AI tools like Claygent, emphasizing the impact of customer feedback. He also touches on innovative hiring practices at Clay, focusing on 'DNA hires' and how diverse technical backgrounds can fuel growth. Lastly, he envisions the future of AI in sales prospecting and talks about the company's exciting journey ahead.
Jul 22, 2025 • 28min
First Block: Interview with Varun Anand, Co-Founder of Clay
Varun Anand, co-founder of Clay, discusses his journey in the world of go-to-market strategies and AI integration. He emphasizes the significance of finding product-market fit through creativity rather than just hard work. Anand shares insights on transitioning from a sales-led to a self-serve model, focusing on customer feedback and innovation. He highlights the role of diverse hiring practices and stresses the importance of maintaining authenticity in entrepreneurship amid the rise of AI. Tune in for valuable tips for startup growth!
