His idea? Create a new platform where spreadsheets are readable, have a multitude of practical uses beyond those existing platforms are capable of, and do so in a way that makes sense to users. His background at Salesforce left him discouraged with what he saw as spreadsheet misuse - clutter everywhere and no clear way to maximize potential and give businesses the jolt they crave. Liu’s thinking was that although spreadsheets were prevalent, they weren’t being used the way they were supposed to be. Founded in 2012 by Howie Liu, along with former Google Maps guru Andrew Ofstad, the company’s goal from the beginning has been to revolutionize the spreadsheet. It has taken this concept and flipped it on its head. They are easy to understand and interpret - which is why they serve as the backbone for a successful operation. Spreadsheets are a universal tool for companies of all sizes. Think about all the different things we use spreadsheets for - balancing budgets, listing supplies we need for a party, doing our taxes.Īnd in business, there are even more practical uses for spreadsheets, with various departments in charge of tracking information, data, and internal operations. Spreadsheets fall into this category too. Both of these advancements are utilities - things we use as shortcuts to make our lives easier. And GPS devices have changed the way we travel and navigate our daily lives.

Smartphones have taken over how we communicate and access the internet.

When it comes to technology, there are some universal truths.

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