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Multi-Billionaire European Founder moved to Gandhinagar ⁉ Yes, that’s right… keep reading to know more… Here's the story of how Odoo became a global leader in business software💯 📈 Odoo, originally known as TinyERP, was founded in 2002 by Fabien Pinckaers. The startup, based in Belgium, aimed to revolutionize the way small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) managed their operations. But like many startups, Odoo faced significant challenges in its early days. Initially, TinyERP offered a suite of features designed to cover every possible business need. However, users found the software cumbersome and overwhelming. The company was on the brink of failure, struggling to retain users who were not engaging with the majority of its features. When failing, companies often add more features in a desperate attempt to attract users. But when Odoo was sinking, Fabien Pinckaers and his team did the opposite. They stripped away everything but the core functionalities that truly mattered to their users. This decision was difficult, as the founders had invested considerable time, money, and emotion into TinyERP. However, they removed everything except the essential features businesses needed to run efficiently. The birth story of 'baby' ODOO🚀 Fabien often shares an anecdote about a conversation he had with a frustrated user. The user complained about the complexity of managing different business functions with separate tools. Fabien's response was simple: "Why not use a single, integrated solution?" This idea led to the development of Odoo's modular approach, allowing businesses to start with the applications they needed and add more as they grew. Odoo's strategy paid off. The simplified, user-centric product quickly gained popularity. Today, Odoo boasts over 7 million users and serves more than 50,000 paying customers across 200 countries. The company's success attracted significant investment, including a €150 million investment from General Atlantic in 2023. Odoo's growth didn't stop there. The company continued to innovate, launching Odoo 17.0 with new features and improvements in November 2023. This version further solidified Odoo's position as a leader in the business software market. In an interview post their latest funding round, Fabien reflected on the key to their success, "People in general tend to make life more complex than it needs to be. One word: Simplify." Today, Odoo stands as a testament to the power of simplicity and focus, proving that even in the competitive world of business software, less can indeed be more. To read such insightful business stories and more, do sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/graEmgRk

⚡️ When AI becomes as essential as electricity, the world changes. ⚡️ Kunal Shah’s surprise appearance at The Product Folks (Un)Conference’ 24 left us with profound insights and an energy that was simply unmatched. He shared his unique perspective on AI, viewing it not as a passing trend but as a foundational shift that will seamlessly integrate into how we live, work, and innovate—powering the future quietly, much like electricity. With candid insights and boundless enthusiasm, Kunal delved into the transformative role AI will play in shaping tomorrow. No slides, no jargon—just raw, honest reflections on AI and the future of product leadership. Moments like these, filled with unfiltered wisdom and vibrant energy, are what make (Un)Conference unforgettable. #product #techconference #kunalshah #theproductfolks #AI

T-1 🚀 The BEST operators from across 5 countries - in ONE city. Welcome to The Product Folks UnConference '24 :D Top-tier mentors? Check ✅ Unfiltered insights? Check ✅ Real-world strategies you can put into action right away? Double check ✅✅ But here’s the thing: this is more than just learning. Tomorrow is about connecting, sharing, and evolving together as a community. It’s about asking the tough questions and finding the answers that will transform how we build. I have to give a huge shoutout to the volunteers who’ve worked behind the scenes to make this day possible, and to the speakers who are bringing their A-game and ready to drop knowledge bombs that will push us all forward. Tomorrow is not just another date on your calendar—it’s the start of something much bigger. We’re redefining what it means to be part of a global product community, and trust me, you’re going to want to be part of this. Get ready to bring your ideas, your passion, and your curiosity. Tomorrow, we’re not just talking about the future—we’re building it. #GrowTogether as a community w The Product Folks & The Founder Folks 💡 PS: Lots and lots of DMs, I'm sorry I haven't been able to get back, promise we'll figure out a way accomodate more folks next time :)

One of my all-time favorite quotes from Steve Jobs goes ― “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So, you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” When we first sat down to plan this year’s UnConf, we had one clear mission: Go BIG or go home. This wasn’t about creating just another tech event. We wanted something that’s super unique. Handpicked. (yes, we went through all those 5k+ regs manually!) Curated for senior leaders to learn from the best of the best. Where unfiltered playbooks would be shared, helping to grow the entire ecosystem. And not stop at that. With The Product Folks going global, we had to ensure we step up. Now, did we know how we’d pull all of this off? Honestly? No. But here we are, 1 day away, looking back at all the work the team has put into this, one thing I can say: I couldn’t be prouder of the absolute magic this team has created. And and if you’ve got a copy of ET at home, check out something cool we did in there! 😉 And get ready, because on the 19th, we’re not just hosting an event— We’re making it LEGEN-wait for it-DARY. See you there! #growtogether

🚨Buckle up, cuz Product Unconference 2024 juuuust got upgraded to level EPIC 🚨 The Product Folks team is bringing together the best minds in product, growth, and tech on Oct 19 – and I promise you won’t want to miss this! 💥 Sharing a tiny list from some of the amazing folks joining us: ✨ Naveen Tewari – Founder and CEO, InMobi Group ✨ Ram Papatla – GM & India Engineering Lead, Google ✨ Anuj Rathi – Chief Business and Growth Officer, Cleartrip ✨ Mohit Rajani – CPO, Meesho ✨ Madhusudhan Rao – CTO, Swiggy ✨ Nishant Nayak – CPO, Fancode ✨ Nitin Pulyani – SVP Product Management, Cashfree ✨ Neha Ahuja – Director, Head of Marketing, India, Spotify ✨ Arun Rajappa – Country Manager, Riot Games, India and South Asia ✨ Vikrama Dhiman – SVP Product Management, Gojek ✨ Anshumani Ruddra – Product Leader, Google ✨ Kapil Verma – Ex-CPO, MMT, Namshi ✨ Ranjan R Reddy – Founder & CEO, Bureau ✨ Pawan Gaargi – CPO, Monumental Games ✨ Snehal Thakkar – Senior Director, Product & AI Strategy, Browserstack ✨ Bhavik Kaul – Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Zinc ✨ Lakshminarayan Swaminathan – Head of Product, Myntra ✨ Shayak Sen – Head of Design, Myntra ✨ Goda Ramkumar – Vice President, Data Science, Swiggy ✨ Apoorv Kalra – CPO, Junglee ✨ Vikas Bansal – Head of Product, Groww ✨ Jatin Bhasin – CPO, Axio ✨ Saurya Prakash Sinha – Product, Stripe ✨ Sankshep Malhotra – VP - Product, Design & Growth, PharmEasy … and 20+ more legends in the house :D In all honesty, this isn't a conference; this isn't a CBC. This is a unique space where the best operators come hang, share their playbooks and help the community grow. And the effort the team has been putting in the experience behind the scenes every single year to up the ante, gives me so much confidence ⚡️So here's what’s in store for you: - Masterclasses, Braindates, Firesides, Curated Networking lounges with the best in the industry - A sneak peek into some amazing AI products being built within The Founder Folks community - Powerful insights on leading and scaling high-performing teams from founders and leaders - Real connections with senior operators like yourself Already excited? Me too :D But here’s the deal – we already have over 4000+ registrations for a capacity of 350(!), early bird spots are SOLD OUT, and we’re down to the final few slots. So if you’ve been waiting for the last minute, this is it! 😎 Request for invite now and be part of something truly game-changing. See you there :) #growtogether

🚀 Ever Wondered What It Takes to Build a Billion-Dollar Brand? Meet the Mastermind who has not just built one but two billion-dollar brands- InMobi and Glance! We are super excited to introduce our speaker- Naveen Tewari CEO & Founder of InMobi and Glance. Join us as Naveen takes center stage at (Un)Conference ‘24 on October 19 in Bengaluru. Naveen doesn’t need any introduction. His journey is a playbook of innovation, risk-taking, and breaking boundaries. As the founder of InMobi, he turned a homegrown idea into one of India’s very first unicorns, disrupting the global mobile advertising industry and making InMobi a powerhouse name in the tech world. In 2007, Naveen Tewari founded InMobi and set out on a mission to revolutionize mobile advertising globally. His vision was clear: transform how brands engage with consumers across mobile platforms. Under his visionary leadership, InMobi not only entered the elite unicorn club as the first Indian startup but also expanded its reach to over 1.5 billion devices across 190 countries, showcasing the prowess of homegrown companies on a global stage. 👀 Naveen's vision is creating a tech ecosystem that spans across continents, driving data-driven solutions and engaging digital experiences. He’s not just leading; he’s changing how brands connect worldwide. Naveen has invested in over 60 startups including Razorpay, NestAway, Mettl, Bombay Canteen, and more, contributing to the rise of India’s startup ecosystem—what some call the "InMobi Mafia." 🎙️ Catch Him Live at Unconference '24 📅 October 19, 2024 | Bengaluru ✨ Meet Naveen Tewari and many more of India’s most inspiring founders and product leaders at (Un)Conference ‘24, Bengaluru - The biggest product event of the year! 🔗 Reserve Your Seat Now- https://lnkd.in/gyEEtBr7

⚠️ STOP. SETTLING. Are you tired of the same old conference formats — monologues and mundane routines? Wondering why no one here was innovating on this format of peer and expert learning for senior leaders and founders? Well. We gotcha. The Product (Un)Conference '24 was designed ground up as a completely new experience 🚀 What we're innovating at the (Un)conference: 1. No More Monologues: Get ready for Deep dives and Roundtables so we can go deep with senior leaders from across the globe. 2. Beyond the Basics: How about sharing play books with practitioners from across? Dive into masterclasses and tactical workshops that provide actionable insights. 3. Friends for Life: No networking. Yes, you heard that right. Make life long friendships with peers as motivated as you are to change the world. 👀 Possible Side Effects: One thing we heard last time was attendees often experience a burst of inspiration and an overwhelming urge to kickstart new projects. 🎥 Want to share this with your leadership? Check out this video where I share the top 5 reasons this isn't your typical conference. 🔗 RSVP Now, Few Spots Left: https://lnkd.in/gbgNuUkE #GrowTogether w The Product Folks & The Founder Folks PS: Don’t miss Arnob Mukherjee ‘s cameo at the end :D

Product Unconference by The Product Folks will always have a special place in Segwise.ai's journey as that's where we first debuted Segwise v1.0! :) We decided we would launch here and then the entire team went to an AirBnB a few days before the event to ensure we got over the finish line! We are excited to be back again this year at the Product Unconference 2024 on Oct 19th in Bangalore with more ways to help mobile games and apps improve their ROAS 😁 Looking forward to hosting some conversations around Growth and Product and meeting all the stellar attendees that the TPF team has curated for the event! Come say hi if you are around 👋 Shobhit Gupta, Suhas Motwani, Aditya Mohanty, Abhay Jani, Parth Batra

🚨 Product [Un]Conference '24 is less than 20 days away — and it's shaping up to be THE most talked-about tech event of the year for senior leaders and founders :D We’ve assembled an extraordinary lineup of industry heavyweights — product, design, growth, data, and tech leaders who’ve built, scaled, and transformed some of the most successful products out there. (+ just got confirmation from someone whom I've wanted to host for a long long time :)) I can assure you this isn’t just another event; this is probably the ONLY event in recent times where you have leaders flying in from SF Bay Area, London, Dubai, and Singapore to join in BLR on the 19th 🎉 As true PMs, feedback loops keeps us thriving! So here goes. What we are doing different this year based on most requested feedback from last year: 1. Masterclasses and TACTICAL Workshops: Staying true to the unconf vibe - Introducing hands-on workshops, AI innovation rooms, masterclasses with industry leaders that offer practical takeaways. These interactive workshops allow direct interaction with speakers and allow you to hone your craft.. 2. Deep-dives and Conversations with EXPERTS from across the globe: Yes, you'll make lots of friends. But you'll also walk away with actionable insights. 15 roundtables ranging with experts so you can have longer, more in-depth discussions on selective topics. This allows more time for all your exploration and deeper discussions and for sharing playbooks.. 3. POWER-packed day with lots & lots of fun: While I can’t ensure you won’t have FOMO :P what I can ensure is a buffer between sessions for breaks, networking, and clear instructions that allow you to select sessions based on your preferences. This will be FCFS so stay on your toes 🙂 But wait. That’s not all. The Product Folks and The Founder Folks teams are bringing back one of the most loved part of last year's unconf - we're curating exclusive, small-group roundtables and professional 1:1s where leaders will gather for deep-dive discussions on the topics that matter most. Think structured conversations, real-time problem-solving, and actionable advice—all in a focused, collaborative setting. ⏳ The clock’s ticking, spots are limited and approvals are happening quickly. Time to look up. Time to look beyond. And make this the best one you've ever been to :D Request for invite now and be part of something truly game-changing! #growtogether

📢 Launching: The Ultimate Startup Pitch Deck Library! At The Founder Folks, we know the power of a great pitch. That's why we're launching a collection of 50+ startup pitch decks from some of the most innovative companies across all funding stages! 🎉 Each one tells the story of how founders captured the attention of investors across every stage—Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, B, C, and beyond!🎯 Whether you’re perfecting your own pitch or learning from the best in the business, this is your go-to library for insights and inspiration. 📊 💼 Explore pitch decks from some of the most successful companies and understand what it takes to get investor attention at every stage. Check it out now 👉  https://lnkd.in/giGFfg8Y 🔖 Save this for later, or better yet, dive in today! This is your chance to level up your pitch game. Follow The Founder Folks for more✨