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WP Engine passes $100M in revenue and secures $250M investment from Silver Lake

A Smart Bear

We just announced a few more things. Late last year we passed $100M in annual recurring revenue. We’re less than 8 years old so you can do the math on growth rates and figure out that we’re on an elite trajectory. And a special thank you to Heather Brunner, our CEO for the past four and a half years. Long-time readers of this (11-year old!!)

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

I first met Andrew Stalbow , the founder & CEO of Seriously in August of 2013. On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). He hit me from two very trusted sources.

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6 Tips for Hiring and Keeping the Right Team Members

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He bought into Sharp & Carter in 2013, and the firm has grown from seven people in Melbourne to 120 people across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Australia. . Anthony recently shared his top tips for employee retention and growth in an EO Melbourne blog post , which has been adapted for this article. . Focus on relationships.

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How Business Can Revitalize a Community After Crisis

Entrepreneurs' Organization

From 2011 to 2013, he worked with Microsoft to distribute PCs to hard-hit areas. The post How Business Can Revitalize a Community After Crisis appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. The disaster left nearly 16,000 people dead and 2,500 missing.

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Mothers Share 6 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From Raising Kids

Entrepreneurs' Organization

But that’s what happened: My daughter was born in April 2013; my first gym opened in June 2013. The post Mothers Share 6 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From Raising Kids appeared first on THE BLOG. “As a born planner, I never planned to have a baby and start a business at the same time.

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Our Newest Project Octane: “A Path to Purpose”

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each year, thousands more do the same through the Path of Leadership (PoL) program, which equips members with the tools, knowledge and networks they need to grow as leaders. What most excited me about stepping into a leadership role was the opportunity to give back in a way that allowed me to be my best self among my peers.

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Finding North In a New World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2013. The post Finding North In a New World appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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