#89: 25 Years of Razorleaf: Pioneering Digital Engineering

In this special 25th anniversary episode, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Razorleaf’s CEO and co-founder, Eric Doubell. Hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Eric to reflect on the pivotal moments, lessons learned, and guiding values that shaped Razorleaf’s journey from a scrappy startup to a global digital engineering leader.

In this episode, we cover:

• The founding story of Razorleaf — how an unexpected turn led to its creation
• Behind-the-scenes tales, including the surprising role 9/11 played in team formation
• Lessons learned from growing a business with heart, integrity, and adaptability
• Why being “people first” has driven Razorleaf’s culture and long-term succes
• The evolution of the digital engineering landscape — and how Razorleaf has stayed ahead
• How global growth has challenged and enriched the company’s perspective
• The “hard things” Razorleaf chooses to take on — and why that matters for innovation
• What’s next for Razorleaf in an age of AI, cloud PLM, and multi-tenant systems

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, PLM expert, digital engineering leader, or longtime Razorleaf partner, this episode offers insight into building a resilient, values-driven company in a rapidly changing tech world.

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