Root Access: Competing against open-source and premium software, with Jay Simons from Atlassian

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Published on November 8, 2013 6:20:17 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lroarAl9ItQ

Duration: 8:56

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If you run a startup selling to enterprises, chances are that you are charging for your product while competing against free open-source software. Most likely, you are also competing against premium software packages from your larger competitors, who can provide superior support and consulting. How do you compete successfully in that situation? Jay Simons, president of Atlassian, talks with Don Dodge about how Atlassian does it.

For more Root Access episodes about startups, see the playlist at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOU2XLYxmsILjw2c4ImxWXvi4vPrLCjYv