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Boston-based office management tool Robin Powered faced a significant challenge at the beginning of 2020 when the world went into lockdown, making their business model obsolete overnight. Forced to adapt quickly, the company experienced its fastest-growing period by pivoting to meet the demands of the new work-from-home era. During a visit to Boston, we interviewed Robin’s co-founder, Brian Muse, and current CEO, Micah Remley. They discussed the company’s evolution, the enduring relevance of hybrid work, and the mixed responses from companies regarding a return to the office. Brian shared the company's journey from an agency experimenting with various startups to creating a successful office management tool that helps companies manage workspaces and book desks and conference rooms. With over 20 years of management experience, Micah talked about leading Robin through these changes and adapting to the shifting market landscape. He highlighted the need for companies to focus on revenue and sustainability, moving away from the era of raising large amounts of capital based on growth alone. Join us as we share the story of Robin Powered and the lessons behind running a scaleup in the ever-changing world of office space and the future of work!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:16 - It all started with an agency05:30 - Going all in07:27 - Reaching Product Market Fit09:02 - Why should we even exist anymore?12:13 - Co-founders leaving14:32 - Hiring a new CEO17:04 - CEO's role in a Scaleup20:26 - Biggest mistake founders make21:40 - Onboarding a CEO27:21 - What should CEO focus on?30:16 - Being a CTO and a founder32:27 - Impact of remote work on scaling Robin34:11 - Downsides of remote work36:30 - Working remote (States vs. World)37:49 - Acquiring Flow n Form from Croatia40:27 - Shifting to product mentality44:26 - The impact of layoffs47:10 - Art and science of running a scaleup50:08 - Investing into relationshipsActually engage with your customers over WhatsApp, SMS and iMessage. Grow your startup or scaleup with Infobip’s platform – just as Uber, HubSpot and Meta! → https://bit.ly/44xYxqy