MicroConf Tactics: How Ben Chestnut Bootstrapped Mailchimp to a $12 Billion Exit

July 17, 2024 00:32:10
MicroConf Tactics: How Ben Chestnut Bootstrapped Mailchimp to a $12 Billion Exit
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MicroConf Tactics: How Ben Chestnut Bootstrapped Mailchimp to a $12 Billion Exit

Jul 17 2024 | 00:32:10

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Ben Chestnut, co-founder of Mailchimp joins Rob Walling on the stage at MicroConf US 2024 in Atlanta. They discuss Mailchimp's origin as a side project from a web consulting firm, its accidental yet pivotal adoption of the freemium model, and the company's growth to a $12 billion exit.

 

Ben shares insights on scaling the business, emphasizing the importance of operational excellence and fostering a creative culture. He also reflects on the challenges of serving small businesses versus enterprise clients and the decision not to develop a customer success team.

 

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