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.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.Jeff and Peter candidly discuss:How Peter overcame the early stage challenges that almost ended SegmentThe struggle to find product-market fitJeff’s take on what makes a great fundraising pitch (and why Peter is a natural)The pricing model that was a game-changer for SegmentFinally, 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. 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!----Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!

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