live: coda’s shishir mehrotra and madrona’s s. somasegar talk taking on google on extra crunch live
Coda's Rise in the Competitive Collaborative Software Market
The market for collaborative software is currently experiencing significant growth, yet it's also remarkably saturated. Standing out from competitors presents a considerable challenge. However, Coda has successfully distinguished itself, securing $140 million in funding and achieving a valuation exceeding $600 million.
Upcoming Extra Crunch Live Episode Featuring Coda Leadership
We are pleased to announce an upcoming episode of Extra Crunch Live featuring Coda CEO Shishir Mehrotra and S. Somasegar, an investor at Madrona who participated in Coda’s Series C funding round.
S. Somasegar's Investment Expertise
Soma serves as a managing director at Madrona, overseeing investments in prominent companies such as Snowflake, UIPath, Coda, Pulumi, and Seekout. His investment focus encompasses a diverse range of areas, including machine learning, next-generation cloud infrastructure, the future of work, and robotic process automation.
Prior to joining Madrona, Soma dedicated 27 years to Microsoft, holding the position of SVP of the Developer Division. His extensive background includes both operational and investment experience, promising valuable insights for our audience.
Shishir Mehrotra's Background and Coda's Competitive Position
Mehrotra has spearheaded the development of a substantial business that has demonstrated strong scalability. Coda directly challenges established industry leaders like Google with its innovative approach.
Coda is a collaborative document and spreadsheet software designed to compete with the G Suite. Before Coda, Mehrotra held executive positions at YouTube and previously led teams at Microsoft focused on Windows, Office, and SQL Server.
Discussion Topics and Live Pitch-Off
During the episode, we will explore the fundraising strategies employed for a product like Coda. We’ll also delve into what specifically attracted Soma to the platform and examine the current working relationship between Mehrotra and Soma.
Furthermore, the episode will feature an Extra Crunch Live Pitch-Off. Audience members will have the opportunity to present their ideas and receive real-time feedback from Mehrotra and Soma, enhancing pitching skills for everyone involved.
Event Details and Access Information
The event is scheduled for June 2 at 3 p.m. EDT/noon PDT and is open to the public. However, access to this episode, along with the complete Extra Crunch Live library, is exclusively available to Extra Crunch members.
If you are not currently a member, you can join here. Register for the episode here to participate in the live discussion.