Comments on: Likewise Software CEO Predicts 100% Growth in 2010 http://www.thevarguy.com/2010/01/05/likewise-software-ceo-predicts-100-growth-in-2010/ Channel News, Reseller News and Channel Partner Programs Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The VAR Guy http://www.thevarguy.com/2010/01/05/likewise-software-ceo-predicts-100-growth-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-106664 The VAR Guy Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:13:52 +0000 http://www.thevarguy.com/?p=7002#comment-106664 Barry: The VAR Guy appreciates you weighing in... Two quick thoughts... 1. I think "Anonymous" raised a valid point: TheVARguy.com should have at least mentioned Likewise might be building off a small revenue base. 2. 100% growth is still impressive. Period. And The VAR Guy appreciates you adding some color commentary/background. John Conners' statement is particularly eye-opening. Keep The VAR Guy posted on Likewise's progress, especially within the channel. -TVG Barry: The VAR Guy appreciates you weighing in… Two quick thoughts…

1. I think “Anonymous” raised a valid point: TheVARguy.com should have at least mentioned Likewise might be building off a small revenue base.
2. 100% growth is still impressive. Period. And The VAR Guy appreciates you adding some color commentary/background. John Conners’ statement is particularly eye-opening.

Keep The VAR Guy posted on Likewise’s progress, especially within the channel.
-TVG

]]> By: Barry Crist http://www.thevarguy.com/2010/01/05/likewise-software-ceo-predicts-100-growth-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-106663 Barry Crist Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:23:50 +0000 http://www.thevarguy.com/?p=7002#comment-106663 Dear Var Guy, Anonymous' analysis is wildly incorrect; perhaps he should step out of the shadows and have a public debate. Our growth, prior to 2009, was greatly in excess of 100% but it is a truism that growth slows as you get bigger. Despite the economic climate we exceeded our plan in 2009, grew sales by over 100%, recorded three of our largest quarters ever, and got cash-flow-positive. What's not to like. Our venture investors (Ignition, Trinity, and Intel) are ecstatic which isn't what I've heard about some of our venture funded competitors. I'll quote a public statement made last April by John Conners of Ignition and the former Microsoft CFO, ""Likewise really stands out in the current economic climate in terms of growth, balance sheet, and team. They are on a tear with a disruptive business model, strong partnerships, and a clear road to profitability." Dear Var Guy,
Anonymous’ analysis is wildly incorrect; perhaps he should step out of the shadows and have a public debate. Our growth, prior to 2009, was greatly in excess of 100% but it is a truism that growth slows as you get bigger. Despite the economic climate we exceeded our plan in 2009, grew sales by over 100%, recorded three of our largest quarters ever, and got cash-flow-positive. What’s not to like. Our venture investors (Ignition, Trinity, and Intel) are ecstatic which isn’t what I’ve heard about some of our venture funded competitors. I’ll quote a public statement made last April by John Conners of Ignition and the former Microsoft CFO, “”Likewise really stands out in the current economic climate in terms of growth, balance sheet, and team. They are on a tear with a disruptive business model, strong partnerships, and a clear road to profitability.”

]]> By: The VAR Guy http://www.thevarguy.com/2010/01/05/likewise-software-ceo-predicts-100-growth-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-106649 The VAR Guy Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:29:23 +0000 http://www.thevarguy.com/?p=7002#comment-106649 Call it a virtual conversation between The VAR Guy and Likewise CEO Barry Crist. After Crist read the blog post above, he wrote a bit about <a href="http://www.likewise.com/blog/?p=182" rel="nofollow">Likewise's channel strategy</a>. -TVG Call it a virtual conversation between The VAR Guy and Likewise CEO Barry Crist. After Crist read the blog post above, he wrote a bit about Likewise’s channel strategy.
-TVG

]]> By: The VAR Guy http://www.thevarguy.com/2010/01/05/likewise-software-ceo-predicts-100-growth-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-106648 The VAR Guy Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:23:45 +0000 http://www.thevarguy.com/?p=7002#comment-106648 Anonymous: You raise a fair point. The VAR Guy should have pointed out that a small revenue base could be involved. Our resident blogger will keep your timely constructive criticism in mind as he pursues future blog entries. -TVG Anonymous: You raise a fair point. The VAR Guy should have pointed out that a small revenue base could be involved. Our resident blogger will keep your timely constructive criticism in mind as he pursues future blog entries.
-TVG

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.thevarguy.com/2010/01/05/likewise-software-ceo-predicts-100-growth-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-106646 Anonymous Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:33:59 +0000 http://www.thevarguy.com/?p=7002#comment-106646 100% growth based on what? Until you find out and report on what they are growing from, it is pretty useless to regurgitate vendor babble of doubling each year. Year 1 could have been something like $250k, then $500k for their second, then $1 million for their third and then $2 million for their fourth. Somehow $2 million in revenue in the 5th year of a company after VCs put in nearly $30 million is the the opposite of woo hoo and not worthy of a blog post from the normal great content we get from the VAR Guy ... 100% growth based on what? Until you find out and report on what they are growing from, it is pretty useless to regurgitate vendor babble of doubling each year. Year 1 could have been something like $250k, then $500k for their second, then $1 million for their third and then $2 million for their fourth. Somehow $2 million in revenue in the 5th year of a company after VCs put in nearly $30 million is the the opposite of woo hoo and not worthy of a blog post from the normal great content we get from the VAR Guy …

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