To celebrate the 100th episode of Startup Success, we have two exceptional guests: Peter Reinhardt, CEO and co-founder of Charm Industrial (and the former co-founder/CEO of Segment), and Jeff Burkland, CEO and founder of Burkland.<br /><br />Peter and Jeff take us behind the scenes of Segment, the hugely successful startup that was acquired by Twilio for $3.2 billion in 2020. They recount their time working together at Segment, where Jeff came on board early as the fractional CFO.<br /><br />Jeff and Peter candidly discuss:<ul><li>How Peter overcame the early stage challenges that almost ended Segment</li><li>The struggle to find product-market fit</li><li>Jeff’s take on what makes a great fundraising pitch (and why Peter is a natural)</li><li>The pricing model that was a game-changer for Segment</li></ul>Finally, Peter touches on his latest venture Charm Industrial, a carbon removal technology startup that raised  $100 million last year and has a long list of renowned US companies as customers. <br /><br />Tune in for practical advice, insightful stories, and real-world lessons learned from their startup experiences. Whether you're in the early stages of your startup or looking to scale, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways!<br /><br /><br />----<br />Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>! 

Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors

Burkland

The Story Behind the $3.2B Acquisition of Segment - from the Co-Founder's & CFO's Perspective

SEP 10, 202430 MIN
Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors

The Story Behind the $3.2B Acquisition of Segment - from the Co-Founder's & CFO's Perspective

SEP 10, 202430 MIN

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To celebrate the 100th episode of Startup Success, we have two exceptional guests: Peter Reinhardt, CEO and co-founder of Charm Industrial (and the former co-founder/CEO of Segment), and Jeff Burkland, CEO and founder of Burkland.<br /><br />Peter and Jeff take us behind the scenes of Segment, the hugely successful startup that was acquired by Twilio for $3.2 billion in 2020. They recount their time working together at Segment, where Jeff came on board early as the fractional CFO.<br /><br />Jeff and Peter candidly discuss:<ul><li>How Peter overcame the early stage challenges that almost ended Segment</li><li>The struggle to find product-market fit</li><li>Jeff’s take on what makes a great fundraising pitch (and why Peter is a natural)</li><li>The pricing model that was a game-changer for Segment</li></ul>Finally, Peter touches on his latest venture Charm Industrial, a carbon removal technology startup that raised  $100 million last year and has a long list of renowned US companies as customers. <br /><br />Tune in for practical advice, insightful stories, and real-world lessons learned from their startup experiences. Whether you're in the early stages of your startup or looking to scale, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways!<br /><br /><br />----<br />Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>!