Zigging vs. zagging: How HubSpot built a $30B company | Dharmesh Shah (co-founder/CTO)

Tutorial: Building a Successful Company with Dharmesh Shah

In this tutorial, we will explore key insights shared by Dharmesh Shah, the co-founder and CTO of HubSpot, on how they built a $30 billion company. The discussion covers various topics such as lessons learned from building HubSpot, the importance of company culture, decision-making processes, and innovative approaches to product development.

Steps:

1. Understanding Dharmesh Shah's Background:

   • Dharmesh Shah is the co-founder and CTO of HubSpot, a company valued at $30 billion.
   • Follow Dharmesh Shah on Twitter @dharmesh, LinkedIn profile, and visit his website.

2. Exploring Key Insights from the Conversation:

   • Dharmesh shares his data-oriented approach to public speaking and how to add humor to presentations.
   • Learn about his unique perspective on shaping the universe to your liking and lessons from building HubSpot.

3. Contrarian Approaches and Decision-Making:

   • Discover Dharmesh's contrarian ways of running a company and insights on fighting the second law of thermodynamics.
   • Understand the importance of simplicity in running a business and strategies for succeeding in the SMB market.

4. Innovative Strategies and Practical Advice:

   • Learn about zigging when others are zagging and when it makes sense to go "wide and deep."
   • Explore the use of "flashtags" for efficient communication and HubSpot's decision-making process.

5. Company Culture and AI Potential:

   • Gain insights into defining and maintaining company culture and the potential of AI in business.
   • Get practical advice for learning AI and Dharmesh's perspectives on the future of technology.

6. Additional Resources and Contact Information:

   • Visit Lenny's Podcast on YouTube for the full conversation.
   • Explore more insights from Dharmesh Shah through his blog OnStartups and his investments in startups like OpenAI and Dropbox.

7. Sponsorship and Contact Information:

   • For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.
   • Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed.

By following these steps, you can gain valuable insights from Dharmesh Shah on building a successful company, developing a strong company culture, and making strategic decisions in business. Don't forget to check out the full transcript for more detailed information.