E48 Protecting passwords through open-source software with Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell
Jan 31, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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Episode description
In this episode, Erasmus Elsner is talking to Michael Crandell, CEO Bitwarden about scaling open-source password manager Bitwarden.
00:00 Intro
00:50 What is Bitwarden
03:22 From side hustle to venture-backed
06:36 Joining a Bootstrapper at Series A
09:58 Open-source GTM
13:25 Open-source defensibility
15:35 Community vs. enterprise edition
17:37 Revenue traction
19:51 Competition
22:25 Fundraising journey
25:46 Use of funds
28:25 Go-to-market strategy
31:40 Building a remote-first company
35:11 Arbitrating talent
36:00 Next steps for Bitwarden
38:28 Not the first time at the rodeo
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