You can’t talk about fast-
growing SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) companies
without mentioning Zapier . In about five years, they’ve
amassed a customer base of over 1.5 million registered users, and grown their team from just three founders to 60 people. But perhaps what’s most impressive and unique
about Zapier, is the fact that those 60 people can be found all over the world.
While Wade Foster and his co-founders reside in San
Fransisco, he is quick to
mention that does not mean Zapier’s headquarters are in
San Fransisco. Not just
employees, but also members of the executive team can be found on almost every continent, working remotely.
Zapier is living proof
that entrepreneurs and
startups are no longer strictly bound by location, and that there is a whole world of talent out there.
“The internet feels like our
true home,” Foster says.
You might think that
having such a team would be a detriment to a fast-growth company but, according to Foster, having such a large, distributed team is precisely the reason behind Zapier’s impressive success. When it comes to managing and leading such a scattered team, all while
building a fast-growing SaaS company, Foster is a master.
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