ABOUT THIS EPISODE
To 18-year-old Taylor Brown, spending the rest of his life at work meant he had to truly love his profession. The problem was, he didn’t know his passion. It wasn’t until 2012 that he made a decision that would determine the next ten years of his life. That decision was to start a company with his childhood friend, George Fraser. Now, as COO of Fivetran, a SaaS data integration service, Taylor says he’s hooked on the challenges of running a high-growth company.
“In my life, I've had enough experiences where if I really put my mind towards something, I can be successful,” Taylor says. “You just have to work hard enough at it and be smart and catch breaks. And that's what I think got us here. Quitting was never an option. It was like a burn-the-boat scenario. Like, we're going to win this war.”
Now, the Andreessen Horowitz-backed company is valued at $5.6 billion. Just this year, Fivetran raised $565 million and acquired HVR Software, Inc. for $700 million. The company’s client roster includes Square Inc., Docusign, Inc., and Conagra Brands, Inc.
In this episode of Forge Ahead, Taylor talks about persevering in the face of challenges, dealing with growing pains in your company, and solving operational inefficiencies.
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