David Bennett
Object First
Location: Colorado
Year Founded: 2020
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
David says…
As a technology solution that is a combination of hardware and software we are the first storage company to move away from monolithic launches and implement an agile release process that creates a continual product improvement.
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As a Titan of industry what are some key strengths and unique selling points of your company and what do you believe sets your organization apart from your competition?
Object First is the first and only provider of Immutable on premise data storage using S3 Object storage, that’s is secure, simple and powerful specifically designed for Veeam.
Describe your company culture. What makes your company unique?
We hire smart people. We build support systems to ensure their success. We arm them with the proper tools. And we give them the freedom and trust to get the job done. We push each other and we challenge each other. And we also care about each other and our customers — a lot.
Describe your leadership philosophy. How are you developing the next generation of leaders?
Market dominance starts with internal development mixed with industry experience. We create this by shining a light on our team and stretching them to heights they never thought possible whilst ensuring everyone has the same seat at the table no matter the seniority.
What excites you most about the future direction of your company or industry?
The storage industry is a $4bn market that hasnt innovated in years – Object first is the innovator at a secure technical level, together with an absolute focus on customer delight.
What is something you wish your industry knew about you or your organization?
If you use Veeam to manage data – You need Object First.
What are some of the most important initiatives or projects that your company is currently working on, and how will they impact your industry and customers?
Making immutable backups simple to ensure recovery from Ransomware.
Can you describe your company’s approach to corporate social responsibility, and how you are making a positive impact in your community or beyond?
As a fully remote company with no corporate office and employees across the globe – from the outset we create a company that spreads its wings with social engagement and responsibility driving activities where each employee is located.
Can you tell us about any upcoming product launches or innovations that you are particularly excited about?
As a technology solution that is a combination of hardware and software we are the first storage company to move away from monolithic launches and implement an agile release process that creates a continual product improvement.
Can you describe a recent accomplishment or milestone that your company achieved, and how it has positioned you for future success?
As a relatively new start-up we have been very excited to be called one of the top 100 Data Storage Companies by CRN, Ranked as a innovator by ESG group and Gartner.
How do you ensure that your company is attracting and retaining top talent, and fostering a positive and inclusive company culture?
Building great products, focused on an industry that is ripe for disruption and people that understand what it takes to delight customers.
Can you tell us about any recent changes or innovations in your company’s technology or infrastructure, and how they are improving efficiency and effectiveness?
Centralized and automated all demand gen, nurture, sales and support process with automated direct customer proactive reporting into a single point of record.
How do you ensure that your products or services are meeting the needs and expectations of your customers?
Anything less than delight we have failed. Every customer has a white glove on-boarding, post sales and customer success engagement through the lifecycle of the product purchased.
Why do you treat your companies data and its backups as 2nd rate citizens vs security?
Security is futile if you cannot recover…