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E16: Josh Allen, CRO @Drift — What It’s Really Like to Scale from $40M to $400M

E16: Josh Allen, CRO @Drift — What It’s Really Like to Scale from $40M to $400M

Update: 2019-05-09

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On this episode of the Heresy podcast, Dimitar is joined by Josh Allen, Chief Revenue Officer at Drift.

Josh shares his journey through tech — from LogMeIn and CarGurus to leading Drift’s revenue engine — and offers a candid, no-fluff take on what managing hyper-growth really feels like.

Tune in to hear:

What it takes to scale from $40M to $400M
Why it’s totally normal to feel like your “hair is on fire”
Hard-earned lessons on leadership, pressure, and pace
Practical advice for navigating the chaos of scale

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E16: Josh Allen, CRO @Drift — What It’s Really Like to Scale from $40M to $400M

E16: Josh Allen, CRO @Drift — What It’s Really Like to Scale from $40M to $400M

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