

We have the flexibility to go when the timing is right for us. We like to say we’re funded by our customers not our investors. So we have been focused on just getting all the foundation in place.

We’re certainly charting our path to being a thriving public company, but step one is building a thriving company. That’s why milestones like becoming cash flow positive are so important because it means we control our destiny and that we can continue to build an enduring independent company. Houston: That’s certainly the path we’re on. Does Dropbox stay an independent company? If so, what are your plans in terms of going public? Rosoff: I have to ask you the $10 billion question. 2016 has been a busy year and a lot of achievements we’re proud of: we crossed half a billion users, the business turned free cash flow positive, some really great momentum on the product front and infrastructure front with things like Magic Pocket and moving to our infrastructure in March, and a lot of stuff cooking on the products front like Paper. It often indicates a user profile.ĭrew Houston: Things are great. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
