You've Built a Prototype and Then It Takes Off

Explore the journey of Showpad from a proof-of-concept to a thriving company with over 100 employees and 900 customers in this 57-minute Devoxx conference talk. Discover how Peter Minne and his team navigated the challenges of startup growth, including raising $10 million in funding, expanding to the US market, and maintaining company culture. Learn about the importance of gradual market exposure, overcoming cultural differences, and implementing core values. Gain insights into Showpad's unique approaches to team building, such as the Coffee Machine, The Arena, and various company events. Uncover the secret recipe for startup success and the valuable lessons learned along the way in this inspiring entrepreneurial story.

Introduction
What is Chapa
Where are we today
Back in January
Back in 2010
How Peter got started
Building the first version
Launching the product
There is no silver bullet
Lego Mindstorms
Apple
Financial injection
US office
San Francisco
Challenges
Cultural differences
Series B funding
The 7 Values
The Coffee Machine
The Arena
Halloween
Sports events
Celebrating 100 employees
Summary
Secret Recipe