On this weeks episode we have a pioneer who has helped democratize the modern data stack. Peter “Fish” Fishman, co-founder of Mozart Data (ex-Zenefits, Yammer, OpenDoor) built his company on the idea of simplifying and centralizing data infrastructure to help startups grow. And it worked! Mozart Data has fast become a staple product that many startups use to ingest and analysis their data.

In our conversation he defines what the modern data stack is in today’s world, shares his wisdom building and constructing data systems and teams plus how Mozart Data has helped scale some of the most notable unicorns and even a few decacorns since they’ve started the company.

More Highlights Include:

• Modernizing data infrastructure and revolutionizing how B2B products were modeled at Yammer and later on at Zenefits.
• The current shift away from LTV and CAC as core metrics startups use to measure growth.
• How using consumer packaged goods (CPG) philosophies can help SaaS products with growth.
• Advice to founders on how to approach the recession and raising venture capital in the current economic environment.
• The key differentiator that turns startups into unicorns and decacorns.
• The distinction and preference between data lakes, marts, and warehouses.

Resources:

• The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
• The Burn Multiple by David Sacks
• Default Alive by Paul Graham

Want to share your hyper-growth story with us? Email nima@pearmill.com to be a guest.

Download the full episode transcription @ https://pearmill.com/hypergrowth-podcast.

Production Support, Audio Engineer & Sound Design - Leah Jackson @ Puka Puka Creative.