Agarwal: Cvent is reducing profits year-over-year to fund growth
Reggie Agarwal · 1292 How Cvent Hit $500m Bookings with Eyes on $1B in Meeting and Event Space · Feb 6, 2019 · at 23:28
Cvent CEO Reggie Agarwal outlines Cvent's capital allocation and reinvestment strategy under private equity owner Vista Equity Partners.
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“For example this year, we're taking our profits down compared to the prior year because such a great opportunity.”
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