Tag: 8base

Albert Santalo, 8base: Building the Software of the Future, Ep 110

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Outline of this episode: 

  • [1:25] – About 8base
  • [2:50] – Albert’s background
  • [4:30] – Finding his calling
  • [5:48] – Taking the leap
  • [7:38] – Transforming a creature of logic
  • [11:12] – 9/11, the dotcom bubble, & 2008 financial crisis
  • [13:44] – CareCloud
  • [15:10] – Lessons learned from first two companies
  • [16:10] – Why 8base?
  • [18:20] – A typical 8base client
  • [20:20] – Building a startup in Florida
  • [21:23] – Remote work post-COVID-19
  • [23:26] – Books, blogs, & podcast recommendations
  • [24:33] – Advice to Albert’s younger self
  • [26:35] – What’s next for 8base?

Show notes on Latamlist.com.