In this fireside chat discussion between Tony Pepper, CEO and founder Egress, and Ed Lascelles, Partner at AlbionVC, the two reflect on their long-standing partnership, Tony's journey as an entrepreneur and Egress's growth story.
Egress provides security software for e-mail, secure messaging, document and email classification, and associated technologies to assist secure file sharing and handling.
It has come a long way since AlbionVC first invested. At the time the company had a small team of 12 employees and a huge ambition. Today Egress has over 2,500 customers across multiple sectors from government to healthcare and financial services, generates £40 million ARR with 84% gross margin.
Tony initially didn't envision himself as an entrepreneur but was drawn to building great businesses with strong cultures.
In this episode Tony discusses how he has maintained company culture as the business scaled. He reflects on the company’s key milestones and the ongoing need to remain adaptable in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. He shares the secrete to a successful US expansion, emphasising the importance of leadership and cultural fit.
Ed and Tony reflect on how their relationship has evolved over the years and share some personal anecdotes.
