Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders!

Today, our unicorn builder is Harrison Rose, co-founder of Paddle, a payments infrastructure provider for SaaS companies that has raised $300 million in funding. Harrison's journey from starting his first business at 18 to stepping back and co-founding Good Fit provides a unique glimpse into the mind of a successful tech entrepreneur. Paddle, now with 300 staff and 3000 global customers, exemplifies the trials and triumphs of scaling a global tech business.

Key topics discussed:

Harrison's entrepreneurial journey from co-founding Paddle at 18 to stepping back and starting Good Fit.
The inspiration and challenges behind creating Paddle, aimed at solving B2B payment issues for software companies.
Early days of Paddle, including stories of raising funds without understanding the VC world and learning from mistakes.
Insights into Paddle's growth strategy, focusing on software verticalization and the shift from a marketplace model to providing comprehensive payments infrastructure.
The evolution of Paddle's marketing philosophy, transitioning from heavy reliance on outbound sales to investing in brand and market presence.
Harrison's reflections on the importance of founder self-awareness and the ability to adapt and grow with the company.
Good Fit's inception, leveraging the lessons learned at Paddle and focusing on changing how companies approach go-to-market strategies.

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