Railsware
Railsware is a product studio that specializes in software development, focusing on building both internal and external products for clients. Originally a service-based company, Railsware now develops its own suite of products while still providing development services for companies like Calendly, NextHealth, and Square. The company is known for its dedication to solving complex problems for clients, leading to a strong retention rate and continued growth. Railsware's products, such as MailTrap and Coupler.io, are used globally by millions of users.
Yaroslav Lazor, CEO of Railsware, founded the company in 2007. With a deep background in software development and a passion for solving complex business problems, Yaroslav has led Railsware to become a leader in product development. His commitment to client satisfaction and innovation has been a driving force behind the company's growth. Yaroslav’s ability to turn operational challenges into marketable solutions, such as the creation of MailTrap and Coupler.io, has positioned Railsware as a top choice for businesses seeking high-quality product development.
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How does Railsware retain clients for the long term?
By focusing on solving client problems rather than simply apologizing, Railsware ensures clients stay for the long term. The company takes full ownership of issues until they’re resolved.
Can you share an example of a mistake that led to a successful product?
We mistakenly sent 100,000 emails to the wrong people, which led to the creation of MailTrap, a platform that now helps millions of users by preventing similar email errors during staging and development.
How did you discover the need for Coupler.io?
After under-invoicing clients by $180,000 due to a simple Excel error, we realized the need for a reliable data aggregation tool. This led to the development of Coupler.io, which helps businesses blend and monitor data accurately.
What lessons have you learned from failures in product launches?
Past failures have taught us to act quickly on ideas. Instead of delaying launches due to perfectionism, we now push products to market more decisively, using past lessons to guide us.
How does being involved in customer support influence product development?
Being hands-on in customer support allows us to identify real problems and improve our products. Direct interactions with customers lead to better insights and ultimately help us build more successful solutions.
How does Railsware retain clients for the long term?
Can you share an example of a mistake that led to a successful product?
How did you discover the need for Coupler.io?
What lessons have you learned from failures in product launches?
How does being involved in customer support influence product development?
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Company Stats
- Revenue: Currently approaching $25 million annually.
- Employees: 200 team members.
- Founded: Railsware was founded in 2007
Episode Highlights
- ✅ Railsware's approach to client retention focuses on problem-solving over apologies, ensuring long-term satisfaction.
- ✅ By taking ownership of operational challenges, Railsware has turned mistakes into products, like MailTrap and Coupler.io.
- ✅ Creating internal solutions for data management and automation has led to the successful launch of multiple products, including the widely used Coupler.io.
Episode Summary
In this episode, Yaroslav Lazor, CEO of Railsware, discusses the growth and challenges of building a successful product studio. Railsware, originally a service-based company, has evolved into a dual business model, offering both services and products. Yaroslav emphasizes the importance of solving customer problems and maintaining transparency, which has been crucial in retaining long-term clients. He shares how Railsware’s commitment to quality led to the creation of products like MailTrap and Coupler.io, both of which arose from operational challenges. With a team of 200, the company is nearing $25 million in annual revenue and continues to scale its offerings while maintaining a focus on high-quality solutions.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:26 Company Stats
00:51 Company Growth and Client Retention
03:07 Product Development and Problem Solving
05:24 From Failures to Success Stories
07:16 The Birth of Coupler.io
09:22 Connect with Railsware
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