How Investors Bought 50% of Data.World with 2.1m free users, accounts at 31k paid seats

This podcast episode features Brett Hurt, founder of successful companies including Bizarre Voice, Data.World, and CoreMetrics. He reflects on the inception and journey of Bizarre Voice, which revolutionized customer reviews and achieved a billion-dollar IPO. He discusses the challenges of raising funds in the early SaaS landscape and achieving a successful exit for CoreMetrics. Brett also shares his experiences co-founding Bazaar Voice, emphasizing its capital efficiency and generous ESAP pool. The episode highlights Data.World's focus on open datasets, its revenue growth, and its impact on the data industry. Brett shares personal insights on his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the significance of self-belief and the value of starting a family. He concludes by mentioning his book, The Entrepreneur's Essentials, as a resource for aspiring entrepreneurs.