439: Metabase: How Ignoring Expert Advice Led to Real Growth - with Sameer Al-Sakran
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00:00 Introduction and Favorite Quote
00:32 Overview of Metabase
01:35 Company Growth and Founding Story
02:41 Scratching the Itch: Creating Metabase
04:14 Challenges and Market Fit
06:58 Initial Funding and Development
08:15 Monetization Strategy
15:54 Self-Serve Model and Sales Strategy
19:37 Investor Advice and Market Positioning
26:41 Early Growth Strategy: Winning the Taste Test
29:13 User Feedback and Iterative Development
32:44 Shipping and Iteration Philosophy
34:39 Pricing Challenges and Solutions
38:52 Scaling the Business: Challenges and Insights
42:59 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Plans
47:57 Lightning Round: Quick-Fire Questions