Published May 20, 2016

20VC: Xero's Rod Drury on IPO on Day 1 To Hedge Fund to VC & Doing Startups Backward

Rod Drury, founder of Xero, delves into his entrepreneurial journey, sharing strategic insights on productivity, competition, and innovative leadership that powered Xero to global success and a unique IPO strategy, while emphasizing the importance of embracing change and building strong teams.

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Entrepreneurial Advice
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Market Competition
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Building Xero
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20VC: Xero's Rod Drury on IPO on Day 1 To Hedge Fund to VC & Doing Startups Backward

Topics covered

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Global Business Battle

Fundraising Insights

Going Public Early

Sleep Innovation

Founder Dynamics

Productivity and Insights

Origins of Xero

Zero's Journey

Crafting a Winning Narrative

Marketing SaaS Success

Scaling Leadership

Weekend Comfort

Embracing New Generations

Episode Highlights

Entrepreneurial Advice

Market Competition

Building Xero

20VC: Xero's Rod Drury on IPO on Day 1 To Hedge Fund to VC & Doing Startups Backward

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Entrepreneurial AdviceRod Drury, founder of Xero, shares his insights on productivity and the evolving role of founders in a company's lifecycle. He emphasizes the importance of embracing new tools and building strong teams for sustained growth.

Entrepreneurial Advice

Market Competition

Building XeroRod Drury, founder of Xero, shares his journey from early computing fascination to building a billion-dollar startup. He discusses Xero's unique IPO strategy and the leadership principles that fueled its global expansion.

Building Xero