I needed to take a second and congratulate BigCommerce on their monumental IPO! This can be a huge step for his or her firm, for his or her companions—and for his or her service provider clients. This has the potential of creating Large… very huge.
We turned BigCommerce companions in 2014 when there was nonetheless solely a handful round. Again then, it was a bit herky-jerky in the way in which the corporate operated. Despite the fact that it was a reasonably strong product, it was apparent that BigCommerce was an organization that didn’t but have a strong footing. As a younger firm, this was comprehensible.
Fortunately, the entire awkward rising pains began to fade as BigCommerce employed some actually top-notch leaders. Only a yr later, in 2015, Brent Bellm got here on as CEO. You might instantly inform that some very constructive change was occurring. My pal Jimmy Duvall, who I knew from our years working with Yahoo! Shops, quickly got here on in 2016 as Chief Product Officer. This transfer helped solidify and increase the technological basis of the platform. We turned very shut with Dan Fertig, International Head of Partnerships—additionally employed in 2016. There are various different leaders I don’t have room to acknowledge right here, however they’ve made a extremely huge impression we’re grateful for.
One of many issues I like most about BigCommerce is their tradition. The rationale I acknowledged a couple of leaders first is as a result of they’re instrumental in creating and sustaining a viable and wholesome company tradition. The folks at BigCommerce are an actual pleasure to work with. There’s a real want to assist one another, with the final word purpose of offering nice service to retailers. Now we have labored with over a dozen platforms over time, and BigCommerce’s tradition is undoubtedly their secret weapon.
Typically being a “companion” turns into a time period with none actual that means, however we genuinely really feel like a revered and valued companion. This was particularly underscored after we had been chosen as the present Companion of the 12 months. Being acknowledged for our efforts and high quality of our work was very gratifying, and it helped impress our resolve for years to come back.
With all of those constructive statements, how do I really feel concerning the IPO’s potential impact on BigCommerce?
There’s a pure concern concerning the tradition I simply lauded being affected by the brand new course. I’ve had conversations with BigCommerce management about this very factor, and so they get it. They perceive what received the platform to the place it’s at present, and so they zealously need to defend that distinctive components.
Having been aware about lots of closely-guarded plans for the platform’s choices, I can let you know that I genuinely imagine the most effective is but to come back with BigCommerce. On behalf of our staff, I need to thank everybody there at Large for the assist you’ve proven us and our retailers. Congratulations in your latest success as we stay up for many extra victories to come back.
