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Between Two COO's brings incredible Chief Operating Officers together to share their insights, advice, and crazy stories. Learn from current and former COO's from companies like Tucows, Automattic, Shippo, Chopra Global, & VC firms.
HomeToGo COO Valentin Gruber Talks M&A, Strategic Planning, and Taking the Multi-Billion Dollar Company Public
Between Two COO's with Michael Koenig
49 minutes 15 seconds
1 year ago
HomeToGo COO Valentin Gruber Talks M&A, Strategic Planning, and Taking the Multi-Billion Dollar Company Public
In this episode of 'Between Two COOs,' host Michael Koenig interviews Valentin Gruber, COO of Home2Go. The conversation covers Home2Go's history, its public listing via SPAC in 2021 with a valuation of $1.2 billion, and the company's strategic direction. Valentin discusses their approach to navigating the crowded vacation rental market, emphasizing their transition from a meta-search platform to a marketplace providing tech solutions for smaller partners. The discussion also delves into Home2Go's strategic acquisitions to augment their offerings and Valentin’s views on maintaining a culture of self-critique and detailed understanding among leaders. The conversation is enriched with anecdotes about their cost-effective IPO celebrations and unique M&A experiences.
Between Two COO's with Michael Koenig
Between Two COO's brings incredible Chief Operating Officers together to share their insights, advice, and crazy stories. Learn from current and former COO's from companies like Tucows, Automattic, Shippo, Chopra Global, & VC firms.
