tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post8196066652606149985..comments2023-10-10T03:26:30.831+13:00Comments on Share Investor: Share Investor Q & A: Xero CEO Rod Drury Share Investorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02150520236094812434noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-68617743265746904782016-06-08T20:11:58.815+12:002016-06-08T20:11:58.815+12:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853881948145625159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-78316446410853332892010-05-22T16:10:50.427+12:002010-05-22T16:10:50.427+12:00Thanks Paul L for the comment.
Anon, thanks for e...Thanks Paul L for the comment.<br /><br />Anon, thanks for explaining the "hockey stick".<br /><br />I fear it looks like the handle of it could get longer....Share Investorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150520236094812434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-45628629095644393192010-05-22T09:01:56.602+12:002010-05-22T09:01:56.602+12:00I believe the reference to the Hockey Stick is fro...I believe the reference to the Hockey Stick is from various points in the start up and initial growth phase of xero ( http://blog.xero.com/2009/03/the-hockey-stick/)<br />The reality is that the hockey stick is actually only referring to costs and not the growth of customers as that appears to have flat lined. In fact it’s probably got worse given the significant increase in staff in the most recent 6 month period, in relation to growth. 6000 customers were added in the first 6 months, but only 5000 in the second half when staff had gone from 50 odd to 90 odd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-62728540097116578752010-05-07T20:28:54.234+12:002010-05-07T20:28:54.234+12:00Anonymous said...
Most of that is really mark...Anonymous said...<br /><br /> Most of that is really marketing rhetoric for a business that needs to maintain a high profile. In real terms most answers are a croc. A shame really as I expected RD to be a bit more honest. It is encouraging though to see no mention of the hockey stick because, well it’s not a hockey stick at all. <br /><br />Please explain your "hockey stick" comment. You are being unfair about the truthful part of your comment. I believe Rod answered with honesty and integrity where he could and he has ample opportunity to "market" on his own blog and other avenues without tangling with inquisitive investors like myself.Share Investorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150520236094812434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-56706463185269940852010-05-06T23:38:04.846+12:002010-05-06T23:38:04.846+12:00Most of that is really marketing rhetoric for a bu...Most of that is really marketing rhetoric for a business that needs to maintain a high profile. In real terms most answers are a croc. A shame really as I expected RD to be a bit more honest. It is encouraging though to see no mention of the hockey stick because, well it’s not a hockey stick at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-12123399824816488432010-05-06T22:36:16.038+12:002010-05-06T22:36:16.038+12:00Hey thanks for your comments good and bad. This pa...Hey thanks for your comments good and bad. This particular interview is one of the most popular posts from this site.<br /><br />Any suggestions for another CEO?Share Investorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150520236094812434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-40348297671012243552010-05-06T09:42:49.773+12:002010-05-06T09:42:49.773+12:00Looks like an advert for the company to me.Looks like an advert for the company to me.Bruce wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-22553488356966183812010-05-06T08:44:56.278+12:002010-05-06T08:44:56.278+12:00Excellent interview. I have an interest in the IT ...Excellent interview. I have an interest in the IT sector and most of the comments made by Rod reaffirm my preconceived ideas about Xero and where and how it is going.<br /><br />There is a lot of competition out there where Xero does business but after what I read I am sure Rod's company will be able to take a sustainable slice of business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-64665049909985823432010-05-05T14:28:15.399+12:002010-05-05T14:28:15.399+12:00Nice work Darren.Nice work Darren.Paul Lattimorehttp://www.ots.net.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-89431271999261879132010-05-05T07:10:05.437+12:002010-05-05T07:10:05.437+12:00I use another accounting product and would be temp...I use another accounting product and would be tempted to use Xero but I already have my business running well using it and the expense and hassle of shifting to another provider puts me off.Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-6274985657996473692010-05-05T06:30:38.724+12:002010-05-05T06:30:38.724+12:00I am already a very happy shareholder and user and...I am already a very happy shareholder and user and I wish you the best Rod.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-68213822488816942112010-05-04T21:14:35.485+12:002010-05-04T21:14:35.485+12:00Thanks for the great questions and opportunity to ...Thanks for the great questions and opportunity to talk about what we're doing. <br /><br />We feel very lucky that our shareholders have given us the opportunity to do things properly. We know we put a big promise out there so more than happy to talk through what we are doing and why and share the experience.<br /><br />I found this a useful exercise as it allows us to hear what people think, especially those that don't follow us closely. And the format allows us to respond in a complete way.<br /><br />So a good exercise for us as well.<br /><br />Now make my life easier and go and sign up your neighbours and flatmates on Xero please.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RodRod Druryhttp://www.xero.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-7602427926260102892010-05-04T15:12:41.448+12:002010-05-04T15:12:41.448+12:00Ahh Anon, so you are in fact saying its the best i...Ahh Anon, so you are in fact saying its the best interview you have ever seen an you will be recommending it to your friends.<br /><br />Seriously I had to cut it by half as there were too many of my own and reader questions.<br /><br />I do appreciate you reading....Share Investorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150520236094812434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-62425045475809615022010-05-04T12:15:44.970+12:002010-05-04T12:15:44.970+12:00Good on you Rod for taking a risk. Too many knocke...Good on you Rod for taking a risk. Too many knockers in this country if you ask me, including the author of this website.Nerds4unoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-3145749583276014322010-05-04T00:01:33.987+12:002010-05-04T00:01:33.987+12:00Just as it took me an hour to read let alone answe...Just as it took me an hour to read let alone answer all the questions =]<br /><br />was just meant to be tongue in cheek - good job and a big thanks to Rod for being so open...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-43400365242865282142010-05-03T23:54:32.320+12:002010-05-03T23:54:32.320+12:00Xero have a number of partners already linking in ...Xero have a number of partners already linking in with them. One such partner already provides basic and advanced stock / inventory control. www.unleashedsoftware.com for more information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-55860348926713963872010-05-03T22:50:17.067+12:002010-05-03T22:50:17.067+12:00Pleased that you are in it for the long haul Rod.
...Pleased that you are in it for the long haul Rod.<br /><br />LOVE your product.Xero Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-6875890580807705242010-05-03T22:37:48.521+12:002010-05-03T22:37:48.521+12:00You like/don't like? Please explain oh anonymo...You like/don't like? Please explain oh anonymous one.Share Investorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150520236094812434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686764185628666543.post-6139448145207811292010-05-03T22:19:23.332+12:002010-05-03T22:19:23.332+12:00Geeze, hope you never Q&A me!Geeze, hope you never Q&A me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com