Jason Cohen Interview On Bootstrapping To 132 Million ARR

Updated: November 19th, 2023

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  • Jason Cohen established WP Engine in 2010, and it is a market leader and one of the rapidly-growing companies in the tech sector. They offer digital solutions for businesses of all kinds to design, manage and deliver engaging digital experiences.

  • This platform offers businesses the tools people need to build outstanding WordPress sites and apps that advance their businesses more quickly.

  • Jason is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in business and software development. He has grown four technology firms to generate more than $1 million in yearly revenue.

  • Two of his founded company are bootstrapped and funded. He afterward sold his two businesses.

  • They provide more than 500,000 web experiences globally and over 85,000 customers in more than 140 countries.

  • WP Engine has offices in multiple cities, including Austin, Texas, Brisbane, Australia, San Antonio, and Texas. Their 1,000+ staff operate remotely in several different countries.

  • Since 2007, the founder has been writing blogs about early-stage startups at A Smart Bear. The current yearly income for WP Engine is $227.2 million dollars.

Key Takeaways

  • Write theories and test them
  • Create a good feedback loop
  • Measure what customers are doing and categorize
  • Automate conversations
  • Ensure proper customers support and give customers visibility

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