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We started Atlassian because we wanted to work together. We had no idea what we were building. We just knew we wanted to build something.
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Not taking VC money forced us to build a business model that actually worked. We couldn't hide behind fundraising rounds.
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Australia punches well below its weight in technology. That is changing, and it needs to change faster.
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The best companies are built with a long-term view. Short-term thinking is the enemy of real value creation.
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After 22 years, the time is right for new leadership. Atlassian is ready for the next chapter.