This week, Tracy Young launched her second startup, TigerEye, from stealth mode. After selling PlanGrid to Autodesk for $875 million and working with YC for a couple of years, Tracy and her husband/co-founder decided to build the software they wished they’d had while building PlanGrid. In our conversation, Tracy unmasks her vision for TigerEye and shares everything she learned as a first time CEO that she’s bringing into her second company.
(00:00) Intro
(01:39) The Shift in Market Dynamics and PlanGrid's Response
(07:07) The Importance of Addressing Multiple Stakeholders in Product Development
(09:08) From PlanGrid to TigerEye: Tracy Young's New Venture
(11:39) The Significance of Organizational Structure and Team Dynamics
(15:03) The Evolution of Sales Strategy and Team Structure
(17:28) The Decision to Sell PlanGrid and Its Aftermath
(24:17) The Genesis of TigerEye and Its Mission
(31:09) Cultivating a Purposeful Company Culture at TigerEye
(39:29) Recruitment Strategies and the Value of Reference Calls
(45:42) Product Development Insights and Market Focus
(49:39) The Importance of Customer Tracking for Startups
(49:57) The Challenges of Scaling with CRM and ERP Systems
(51:55) Navigating the Tough Decisions of Firing Employees
(57:08) The Journey from Construction Engineering to Tech Entrepreneurship
(57:42) The Birth and Growth of PlanGrid
(01:01:24) Navigating Personal and Professional Growth
(01:05:50) The Emotional Journey of Losing a Co-Founder
(01:17:34) From Stealth Mode to Market Impact with Tiger Eye
(01:18:31) Embracing Remote Work and Building a Diverse Team
(01:30:15) Reflections on Fundraising and Board Meetings
(01:34:28) Finding Work-Life Balance in Startup Culture