[Raised $10 million] Ep.164 - How the Founder of Odoo grew the Company to 10 million users

Fabien Pinckaers is the founder of Odoo, a Belgium-based provider of open-source business software that ranges from inventory management and ERP to human resources and CRM software, marketing tools, and more. Odoo has raised to date more than $10 million. With 10.6 million users on its platform, Odoo is a prime example of the strong payoffs to be had from economies of scale in the most successful open-source projects.  Odoo is similar to many open-source projects where customized programming, support, and other services are provided by an active global community and partner network. The community is comprised of more than 1,500 active members and has contributed more than 4,500 modules to the ongoing enrichment of Odoo. The network of certified partners, established in more than 120 countries, deploys the solution locally. The software, with more than 1,500 downloads a day, is one of the most frequently installed business suites worldwide. Where to find Fabien Pinckaers: • Website: Open Source ERP and CRM | Odoo • LinkedIn (3) Fabien Pinckaers | LinkedIn Where to find Hadi Radwan: • Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack • LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedIn If you like our podcast, please don"t forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people. We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here. It is Free and Short (2min).