The Real Story Behind DocuSign’s Early Struggles – Court Lorenzini
Description
What really happened in DocuSign’s early years—and how close did it come to failing?
In this episode, I sit down with Court Lorenzini, the founding CEO of DocuSign, for a raw and revealing conversation about the early days of one of the world’s most iconic SaaS companies.
We talk about:
Growing up around the original builders of Silicon Valley
Starting out as a janitor in his father's company
The emotional toll of early-stage entrepreneurship
Why he turned down Adobe
Firing customers to stay alive
The Microsoft moment that changed everything
And his mission now with Founder Nexus
This is not a story about overnight success—it’s about risk, belief, and the quiet decisions that shape billion-dollar companies.
Whether you're building your first startup or scaling your next venture, this episode will hit home._________________________________________________________
🎙️ Hosted by Shamil MalachiyevFounder of FluidLabs and creator of The Founder’s Code
📩 Connect with Court Lorenzini: court@foundernexus.com
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