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May 2019
57m 1s

Zero to IPO with Frederic Kerrest

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As an entrepreneur, you must under-promise and over-deliver. Frederic Kerrest, COO and Co-Founder of Okta, knows this better than most. In today’s episode, Chad and Ian interview Frederic to discuss his extensive business background. They talk about how he shifted from tech, to sales, and then to building his own businesses. Join Chad and Ian as they speak ... Show More
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