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How a Bootstrapped DevOps Company Competes with VC Giants - with Mike Goulis, COO of Inedo | Growth Focus Podcast


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In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast, host Gary Lafferty speaks with Mike Goulis, COO of Inedo - a bootstrapped software company competing globally with DevOps giants like JFrog and Sonatype.

Mike shares what it's like transitioning from a VC-backed startup back to a founder-led business, the pros and cons of each model, and how Inedo's tools (ProGet, BuildMaster) win over developers with simplicity, value, and direct developer-led support.

You’ll learn:

  • How bootstrapped tech firms can still grow globally
  • What founder-led marketing and support really looks like
  • Why aligning operations to cash flow—not just projections—is key
  • What Inedo’s inbound strategy looks like and how they’re evolving it

Perfect for founders, COOs, and revenue leaders in tech consultancies, SaaS, and engineering-led businesses.

Connect with Mike Goulis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegoulis/ Company: https://inedo.com/


More from Gary Lafferty: https://growthfocus.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/growthfocus/


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The Growth Focus PodcastBy Gary Lafferty