Bernadette Nixon, CEO of Algolia, discussed her background and experience in building businesses, and shared insights into her approach to customer-centricity, growth strategy, and company culture. She emphasized the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and meritocracy in leadership and operations. The company has recently closed a $150 million Series D funding round led by Lone Pine Capital, valuing Algolia at $2.25 billion. Bernadette's vision for Algolia is centered around solving customer problems through its API-first search and discovery platform, which powers three types of companies: eCommerce, SaaS, and major enterprises. She plans to continue scaling the company while staying true to its core values, and has a strong focus on working with partners and system integrators to further expand its offerings.