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E48 Protecting passwords through open-source software with Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell

E48 Protecting passwords through open-source software with Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell

Update: 2023-01-31
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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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E48 Protecting passwords through open-source software with Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell

E48 Protecting passwords through open-source software with Bitwarden CEO Michael Crandell

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