Dec. 16, 2025

Why The Second Decade Is The Best For Startups — A convo w/ Spenser Skates, CEO Amplitude Analytics

Why The Second Decade Is The Best For Startups — A convo w/ Spenser Skates, CEO Amplitude Analytics

In today's episode, Tyler and Sterling sit down with Spenser Skates, Founder and CEO of Amplitude Analytics, the digital Analytics platform that helps thousand of businesses find ways to grow and improve.

Spenser shares how he got his first investors, how to have the best relationships with VCs, his mindset around product and employees, and everything he's learned from over a decade growing his company, taking it public, and beyond!


Chapters:


(00:00:00) Intro


(00:09:36) Impact of Dedicated Board Members on Growth


(00:17:05) Investor Guidance in Startup Decision-Making


(00:18:01) Value-Driven Pricing Strategy for Business Success


(00:25:45) Innovating Technology for Enhanced User Experience


(00:33:57) Impactful Value Creation of Amplitude Metrics


(00:36:35) "Strategies for Leveraging AI in SaaS"


(00:40:16) Innovative Strategies for Industry Transformation and Success


(00:41:43) "Transforming Organizations through AI Product Evangelism"


(00:49:52) Navigating Investor Relationships Through Self-Awareness


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