One year ago, we were at 50,000 in ARR last year.

So just to give you a sense of how big the ramp has been this year.

It's been a pretty incredible year.

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Hey folks, my guest today is Tristan Luis. He's a serial entrepreneur who's built and taken

five technology companies from idea to exit. He's a serial entrepreneur who's built and taken five technology

companies from idea to exit. He also served as the global chief innovation officer for HSBC and

global head of mobile and internet for Deutsche Bank. His writing has appeared in the New York Times,

Forbes and many other publications. He currently served as president and CEO of Casebook,

PBC, a government technology software company. Tristan, you ready to take us to the top?

Sure, absolutely.

I mean, pleasure meeting you.

Pleasure meeting you.

So I have to ask you real quick about your time at HSBC.

What years were you there?

When did you leave?

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