August 08, 2023

487 - Lessons From a Chance Encounter with Marc Benioff That Led to Salesforce Ventures funding with Garry Polmateer

25 minutes

Episode Overview

Are you trying to secure funding for your business?

In this episode, Garry shares his experience with Salesforce Ventures funding and how a chance encounter turned into a great opportunity for Red Argyle. He also delves into Salesforce’s funding structure and long-term strategy.

About Garry Polmateer

Garry is a Certified Salesforce Administrator. His favorite thing about the platform is its extensibility to solve clients’ unique business problems quickly, compliantly, and affordably. He especially loves complex and custom projects!

Before becoming CEO, Garry helped grow Red Argyle from two employees to 60, firmly establishing our brand within the Salesforce ecosystem. He has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit organizations, working in IT consulting, development, business analysis, and network administration.

Garry was named to the Albany Business Review’s list of 40 Under 40 and the Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame. During his tenure, Red Argyle has been named a “Best Place to Work” and made the Inc. 5000 list.

You’ll find Garry woodworking or handling axes and chainsaws when not geeking out online. He lives with his wife and two children, Angus, the golden retriever, and Angel, the mean African grey parrot.

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