Riding a Rocket

On this episode, I talk to Dave Gerhardt (DG) about his time at Drift and now Privy.

He talks about how he was able to leverage a side project to become the 8th employee at Drift.

What he learned about being at company that early.

How he chose to work at such an early stage company.

How he recommends other people think about working at small companies.

Show Notes

3:10 - How he decided to leave Hubspot and go to another company

5:12 - Why he decided to join Drift

7:10 - How having a side project helped set himself a part from other people interviewing at Drift

8:50 - What every marketer should do to get started

9:30 - How Dan, an employee of his separated himself from others.

10:00 - How to think about equity, cash & learning when joining a start up

12:20 - How joining a start up put him in the best position to be a CMO at 32

13:30 - Would Dave go to a start up now?

16:00 - Other startups Dave think is doing a great job today!

19:00 - What is Privy?

22:00 - Marketing people Dave likes

What is Riding a Rocket?

Each week I’ll be bringing you interviews with people who worked for some of the most well known startups ever, lessons learned from their time at said companies, and tips and tricks you can steal to get some of the most sought after jobs.