From a commi)ed developer to a co-‐founder
@cris6anbadea @avangate
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1999 – so(ware developer at RAV An6virus
2003 – full buyout by Microso(
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2004 – co-‐founder at ePayment
2010 – exit to Naspers
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2005 – co-‐founder at Avangate
2013 – exit to Francisco Partners
2011 – investment from 3TS Capital
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Things get built really fast
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Shed your ego; learn modesty
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It takes product thinking, not project thinking
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Business thinking above technical
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You are not as important as your product
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Growing: Some6mes things seem like chaos
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Partner your customers, don’t just sell them
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Don’t get comfy in your job
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You won’t be a startup forever
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Your ethics might not be other’s ethics
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Never join a startup thinking you’ll be rich
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Don't expect to re6re when you're done
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Cherish company DNA and culture
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Be proud of what you've done!
Avangate Redwood Shores, California -‐ USA Amsterdam -‐ Netherlands Bucharest – Romania Atlanta, Georgia -‐ USA Tel: (650) 249 – 5280 / +31 20 890 8080
[email protected] www.avangate.com
Thank you!