Red Rover achieved PODS' seven-year growth scale in just two years
Pete Warhurst · PODS & Red Rover: Pete Warhurst · May 9, 2022 · at 1:15:14
Pete Warhurst compares the growth and capitalization velocity of his new venture, Red Rover, to his previous company, PODS.
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“I would tell you that, you know, we've been in this now call two years. I'd say we're at the same level pods was seven years into the business.”
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