Stratechery Interview: Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes
Ben Thompson interviews Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEO of Atlassian, discussing the company's origins, growth, and innovation in software. Founded in 2002 with Jira as its first product, Atlassian emphasized cloud service and AI integration. Cannon-Brookes notes that their low-cost model and open-source approach facilitated rapid growth. The interview covers the company's journey, market strategies, and the influence of the dot-com era, highlighting their success in self-serve distribution and long-term customer relationships.