Acquiring Enterprise & Moving Up Market with Marc Washbourne

Shahin is joined by CEO of ReadyTech, Marc Washbourne, as they chat about the origins of ReadyTech and how you can move up your market too!

What to expect in the episode...

• The challenges you face when you grow
• The transition strategies you can implement
• The team dynamics to make it in the enterprise market
• ReadyTech’s brand evolution

Marc Washbourne is the Co-Founder and CEO of ReadyTech (ASX:RDY), a global vertical SaaS powerhouse that has achieved remarkable growth since its inception in 1999.

With over 25 years of leadership in business and technology, Marc is responsible for shaping ReadyTech’s strategy and vision for excellence – guiding a team of 500+ ReadyTechers, delivering mission-critical technology solutions to 4,600+ customers.

Recognised for his expertise, in 2020 Marc also joined the board of the Federal Government’s Digital Skills Organisation, with a focus on advocating for digital skills in Australia and contributing to Australia's Skills Reform agenda.

Outside of work, Marc enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage children, and staying (very) active. He’s completed the 100km Trailwalker event five times and helped to raise over $100,000 for Oxfam, and in 2023 he also led an expedition to Mount Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Pankind, the pancreatic cancer foundation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• 20VC Podcast
• All-In Podcast
• The Rest Is Politics
• Drive - Daniel Pink
• Elon Musk - Walter Isaacson
• Going Infinite - Michael Lewis

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