In this episode of "The Link," Douglas Gibson, CEO and Founder of Infigo, shares collaboration principles that have shaped his company into a global leader in print and web-to-print technology. He emphasizes the importance of building strong alliances with both partners and competitors.
Douglas' journey with Infigo began over a decade ago, rooted in a passion for software and a determination to simplify the print industry’s transition to digital workflows. Live on the Dscoop.com platform, he highlighted how partnerships have played a crucial role in this success. By focusing on the collective success of all involved, Infigo has been able to deliver innovative solutions to clients.
He also shared that Infigo’s philosophy is deeply influenced by the Dscoop community, which he praised for fostering an open environment where competitors come together to solve industry challenges.
3 Key Points About Collaboration
1. Collaboration fosters innovation.
Douglas highlights how Infigo’s success is driven by working with best-of-breed partners, allowing them to offer the best solutions for their customers without needing to build everything themselves.
2. Balancing egos and roles is critical.
A major struggle in partnerships is ensuring everyone understands their roles and leaves egos aside to focus on delivering the best outcomes for the customer.
3. Internal collaboration strengthens external results.
Douglas emphasizes that fostering internal collaboration is essential to creating a strong team, which directly improves external collaborations and partnerships with customers and other companies.
