Grzbowski: 99designs is probably Penji's biggest competitor
Jonathan Grzbowski · Penji Hits $4m Revenue Helping 1000 Customers With Unlimited Design Work · Nov 4, 2020 · at 25:27
Jonathan Grzbowski is the co-founder of Penji, discussing market competition with Nathan Latka.
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“I would either say that or not like a 99 design for sure. That's probably our biggest our biggest competitor is that.”
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