Hi there,

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S.

It got me reflecting on the journey we’ve been on here at PERSUIT.

We have a timeline on the website that shows the ups and downs we’ve experienced as a company.

It wasn’t that long ago that we were only a handful of people.

Back then I spent my days knocking on doors, making calls, and trying anything I could to get opportunities to show what we were building.

Those were difficult times. And our first attempts did not lead to the result I'd hoped for.

But sometimes — you have to fail a few times before you figure out what works.

And that was certainly the case with us.

When our first few major customers came onboard, I knew we were on the right track.

And we’ve been building momentum ever since.

You can see the full company timeline here.

But some of my other favorite moments include:

Reflecting on everything, I feel humbled and grateful to have been part of a story that has involved so many amazing people.

In 2016, when I left my position as a partner at DLA Piper to start this company, I never dreamed the journey would be as difficult — or rewarding — as it has been.

Nor could I have imagined how many wonderful people I’d meet and work with along the way.

To all of you reading this — friends, partners, employees, customers — even those of you who are just following along with our story — thank you for being a part of this journey.

And Happy Thanksgiving.

Jim Delkousis
Founder & CEO

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