Origin Stories

Similiarweb

Similarweb: Becoming a Data Dynamo

Robert Benson-May

How did Similarweb go from a nascent startup to a powerhouse with a $190M revenue run rate? Let’s check out through their origin story.

Similarweb: Becoming a Data Dynamo

Robert Benson-May

How did Similarweb go from a nascent startup to a powerhouse with a $190M revenue run rate? Let’s check out through their origin story.

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1Password to Rule Them All?

Robert Benson-May

In the early 2000s, two Canadian developers, Dave Teare and Roustem Karimov, found themselves grappling with a universal frustration - managing an ever-growing list of passwords.

1Password to Rule Them All?

Robert Benson-May

In the early 2000s, two Canadian developers, Dave Teare and Roustem Karimov, found themselves grappling with a universal frustration - managing an ever-growing list of passwords.

Jungle Scout

Jungle Scout: The Wild Jungle of Amazon Sales

Robert Benson-May

Founded by Greg Mercer in February 2015, Jungle Scout transformed the way Amazon sellers approached product research and business decisions. From a simple Chrome extension, to a comprehensive suite of tools.

Jungle Scout: The Wild Jungle of Amazon Sales

Robert Benson-May

Founded by Greg Mercer in February 2015, Jungle Scout transformed the way Amazon sellers approached product research and business decisions. From a simple Chrome extension, to a comprehensive suite of tools.

Spocket

The Origin of Spocket

Robert Benson-May

In 2017, Saba Mohebpour, a pre-med student at the University of British Columbia, faced significant challenges when starting his dropshipping store. The cumbersome process of negotiating with suppliers and ensuring...

The Origin of Spocket

Robert Benson-May

In 2017, Saba Mohebpour, a pre-med student at the University of British Columbia, faced significant challenges when starting his dropshipping store. The cumbersome process of negotiating with suppliers and ensuring...

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Deel Me In: From Zero to $500M

Robert Benson-May

Is remote work is the new norm? Founded in 2018 by Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, this company is revolutionizing the way businesses hire and manage international talent. Let’s dive...

Deel Me In: From Zero to $500M

Robert Benson-May

Is remote work is the new norm? Founded in 2018 by Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, this company is revolutionizing the way businesses hire and manage international talent. Let’s dive...

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The Scoop on Gelato

Robert Benson-May

Founded by Henrik Müller-Hansen in August 2012, Gelato has grown from a startup with a big idea to a global leader in the digital print industry. But what makes Gelato's...

The Scoop on Gelato

Robert Benson-May

Founded by Henrik Müller-Hansen in August 2012, Gelato has grown from a startup with a big idea to a global leader in the digital print industry. But what makes Gelato's...

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