Capital-Efficient Growth (with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan & Veeva CEO Peter Gassner)

In this enlightening conversation, Eric Yuan of Zoom and Peter Gassner of Veeva share their fundraising and capital efficiency experiences. They discuss the importance of product excellence, hiring the right talent, optimizing marketing, and focusing on long-term sustainability. The discussion also covers strategies for defending a business, the role of hard work and perseverance in entrepreneurship, and the potential for success and failure for their respective companies.

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Capital Efficient Growth Strategies from Veeva Systems and Zoom

From Angel Investors to IPOs: The Fundraising Journeys of Veeva and Zoom

Capital Efficiency: A Mindset and Culture Thing

The Secrets to Building a Successful Outlier Business: Lessons from Peter Thiel and Eric Yuan

Eric Yuan's Journey from Webex to Zoom: Building a Video Conferencing Giant

Building a Successful Startup: Strategies for Early Growth and Customer Acquisition

Veeva's Journey to Success: From Humble Beginnings to Multi-Million Dollar Deals

Capital-Efficient Growth Strategies for SaaS Companies

The Importance of Product Excellence in SaaS Companies

The Art of Hiring: Balancing Experienced and Up-and-Coming Talent

Optimizing Marketing Investments for SaaS Companies: Lessons from Zoom's Journey

Defending Your Business: Strategies for Long-Term Success

The Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance in Entrepreneurship

Navigating the Future of Zoom, Veeva, and Crusoe: Striving for Success and Avoiding Failure

Building Great Companies with Little Capital: Insights from Peter Thiel and Eric Yuan

Capital-Efficient Growth (with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan & Veeva CEO Peter Gassner)

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00:00Capital Efficient Growth Strategies from Veeva Systems and Zoom

Capital Efficient Growth Strategies from Veeva Systems and Zoom

05:51From Angel Investors to IPOs: The Fundraising Journeys of Veeva and Zoom

From Angel Investors to IPOs: The Fundraising Journeys of Veeva and Zoom

11:36Capital Efficiency: A Mindset and Culture Thing

Capital Efficiency: A Mindset and Culture Thing

16:18The Secrets to Building a Successful Outlier Business: Lessons from Peter Thiel and Eric Yuan

The Secrets to Building a Successful Outlier Business: Lessons from Peter Thiel and Eric Yuan

20:10Eric Yuan's Journey from Webex to Zoom: Building a Video Conferencing Giant

Eric Yuan's Journey from Webex to Zoom: Building a Video Conferencing Giant

24:24Building a Successful Startup: Strategies for Early Growth and Customer Acquisition

Building a Successful Startup: Strategies for Early Growth and Customer Acquisition

28:14Veeva's Journey to Success: From Humble Beginnings to Multi-Million Dollar Deals

Veeva's Journey to Success: From Humble Beginnings to Multi-Million Dollar Deals

31:23Capital-Efficient Growth Strategies for SaaS Companies

Capital-Efficient Growth Strategies for SaaS Companies

35:55The Importance of Product Excellence in SaaS Companies

The Importance of Product Excellence in SaaS Companies

40:01The Art of Hiring: Balancing Experienced and Up-and-Coming Talent

The Art of Hiring: Balancing Experienced and Up-and-Coming Talent

44:23Optimizing Marketing Investments for SaaS Companies: Lessons from Zoom's Journey

Optimizing Marketing Investments for SaaS Companies: Lessons from Zoom's Journey

48:40Defending Your Business: Strategies for Long-Term Success

Defending Your Business: Strategies for Long-Term Success

52:50The Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance in Entrepreneurship

The Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance in Entrepreneurship

58:11Navigating the Future of Zoom, Veeva, and Crusoe: Striving for Success and Avoiding Failure

Navigating the Future of Zoom, Veeva, and Crusoe: Striving for Success and Avoiding Failure

1:02:37Building Great Companies with Little Capital: Insights from Peter Thiel and Eric Yuan

Building Great Companies with Little Capital: Insights from Peter Thiel and Eric Yuan