$3bn +. That's the deal value that Paul Perrett has overseen as a leader, making him without doubt one of Australia's most successful B2B SaaS leaders.
In this video, you'll learn how Paul thinks about the power of hiring the right people, why he still thinks that people are the number one asset of any business and how his approach to hiring and leading has evolved over the years.
Paul’s perspective is built on reflection. He’s done the work. He’s made hiring mistakes. And he’s honest about what it takes to build trust in small teams, how leadership changes over time, and why clarity about goals, fit, and style matters more than ever
Paul is a leader who’s not afraid to jump in, get his hands dirty, and unblock his team when it counts. But he also knows when to step back and let others lead.
“There’s nothing more powerful than quietly unblocking something for someone, even if no one else sees it.”
That sort of leadership builds trust. It’s not loud. But it compounds.
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