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Privy projects a clear path to $8M to $10M ARR next year

Ben Jabbawy · 1277 Mailchimp for Shopify Customers Passes 5,000 Paid, $3m in ARR, 15k Shopify Reviews · Jan 22, 2019 · at 12:55

Privy founder Ben Jabbawy discusses the company's revenue trajectory and growth targets while explaining why he is not seeking an early acquisition by Shopify.

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“Like, we see a very clear path from four to eight to 10 next year.”

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