Success Story with Scott Clary

Lessons - He Sold Grasshopper to Citrix and Says Most Founders Sacrifice the Wrong Things | David Hauser - Grasshopper Co-Founder

September 10, 2026·12 min
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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   In this "Lessons" episode, David Hauser, Grasshopper Co-Founder, shares the lessons he learned from building and selling the company to Citrix, including why solving a problem you experience firsthand can be one of the strongest foundations for product-market fit. He explains how rapid growth can expose weaknesses in culture, communication, and systems, and why founders should establish core values and purpose before scaling too quickly. David also explores the importance of intentional decision-making, effective processes, and creating a strong company environment, revealing how values can be translated into everyday actions and guide teams through complex decisions as a business grows. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLb4X0WUuRc  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-hauser-entrepreneur-author-speaker-investor-how/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sKQCEUuGs3psLP8GBmhc4  ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

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