Last week, our CEO Todd McKinnon sat down (or rather, “hung out”) with Michael Krigsman to discuss tech valuations, the future of identity management, and cloud and mobile adoption trends on a recent episode of CXOTalk. Okta is in an exciting period of growth for the company, with hundreds of employees, thousands of customers, and a new round of funding. During the hangout, Todd chatted about where Okta has been, where we’re headed, and what we’ve learned, offering insights for companies at any stage. Below are five key takeaways from the conversation. If you’re interested in hearing more about what companies can learn from the market potential of viral cat videos or a few strategically placed sound effects, be sure to check out the full episode. Valuation isn’t a differentiator. A company used to grow out of the defined “startup” stage when it went public. However.