I wished 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 Massive… 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. Though it was a reasonably stable product, it was apparent that BigCommerce was an organization that didn’t but have a stable footing. As a younger firm, this was comprehensible.
Fortunately, all the awkward rising pains began to fade as BigCommerce employed some actually top-notch leaders. Only a 12 months later, in 2015, Brent Bellm got here on as CEO. You could possibly instantly inform that some very optimistic 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 broaden the technological basis of the platform. We turned very shut with Dan Fertig, World Head of Partnerships—additionally employed in 2016. There are a lot of different leaders I don’t have room to acknowledge right here, however they’ve made a extremely huge influence we’re grateful for.
One of many issues I really 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. We’ve got labored with over a dozen platforms through the years, and BigCommerce’s tradition is undoubtedly their secret weapon.
Generally 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 once we had been chosen as the present Associate of the Yr. Being acknowledged for our efforts and high quality of our work was very gratifying, and it helped impress our resolve for years to return.
With all of those optimistic statements, how do I really feel in regards to the IPO’s potential impact on BigCommerce?
There’s a pure concern in regards to 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 acquired the platform to the place it’s as we speak, and so they zealously wish to defend that distinctive formulation.
Having been aware of plenty of closely-guarded plans for the platform’s choices, I can inform you that I genuinely imagine one of the best is but to return with BigCommerce. On behalf of our staff, I wish to thank everybody there at Massive for the assist you’ve proven us and our retailers. Congratulations in your latest success as we stay up for many extra victories to return.
