The Real Story Behind DocuSign’s Early Struggles – Court Lorenzini

What really happened in DocuSign’s early years—and how close did it come to failing?In this episode, I sit down with Court Lorenzini, the founding CEO of DocuSign, for a raw and revealing conversation about the early days of one of the world’s most iconic SaaS companies.We talk about:Growing up around the original builders of Silicon ValleyStarting out as a janitor in his father's companyThe emotional toll of early-stage entrepreneurshipWhy he turned down AdobeFiring customers to stay aliveThe Microsoft moment that changed everythingAnd his mission now with Founder NexusThis is not a story about overnight success—it’s about risk, belief, and the quiet decisions that shape billion-dollar companies.Whether you're building your first startup or scaling your next venture, this episode will hit home._________________________________________________________🎙️ Hosted by Shamil MalachiyevFounder of FluidLabs and creator of The Founder’s Code📩 Connect with Court Lorenzini: [email protected]