About this podcast

Dive into the incredible journey of Filip Kaliszan, the visionary CEO of Verkada, a company now valued at an astounding $3.5 billion. From his early days at Stanford, where he solved a common student problem by creating CourseRank and experienced his first acquisition at just 22, Filip shares the pivotal moments and hard-earned lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial path. Discover how he transitioned from a successful exit to building Verkada into a comprehensive security technology powerhouse, and gain insights into the key strategies for scaling a startup, navigating acquisitions, and fostering effective team dynamics. This episode is a must-watch for aspiring founders, business leaders, and anyone interested in the realities of building and growing a successful enterprise.