Today marks 18 years at Basis, and I’ve been thinking a lot about what that really means. Especially because it’s been 40% of my entire life. Eighteen years of platform shifts, market cycles, big wins, tough years, resets, and reinventions. Through all of it, the constant has been the quality of people both inside our company and inside our fast paced, ever evolving #adtech industry. I feel grateful to work and partner with people I genuinely care about. Not just talented professionals, but thoughtful, resilient, honest human beings. Colleagues, customers, partners and friends who challenge me, support me, push me, and make this work meaningful beyond just numbers. We’ve built more than a company. We’ve built trust in the marketplace. We’ve built relationships that have durability because they are rooted in integrity and shared high standards. There have been late nights, hard conversations, big risks, and moments of revelation. But there have also been breakthroughs, laughter and pride. Real growth, personally and professionally. I am thankful for the journey. If you’ve been part of these 18 years in any way, thank you. Thank you for the partnership, the candor, the accountability, and the belief. Thank you for caring about one other. People make the journey worth it. And I’m grateful every day to build alongside you.
Amen brother. Appreciate you!
I thought you were 29 so not sure how thats possible. All kidding aside its been a pleasure to get to know you over and congrats on all the success.
Bravo my man, Bravo. Very few people in our space can claim the level of positive impact you've made on the development of quality client relationships externally, and internally on the career paths of those whom you've led, both past and presently at Basis. Cheers pal!
Biggest heart in the company. Hell of an 18-year legacy you've built with much more to come. Thanks for gracing all of us w. who you are and how much you care
Appreciate you! People and relationships make all the difference!
Damn, Mike! Epic to think it’s been 18 years. You have no idea how many people you’ve helped elevate, personally and professionally, and thank you, for always remaining true to you through the 18 year journey. Your mentorship has always been amazing. Congrats to you and basis.
Amazing accomplishment Michael Olson!! Especially in our industry, as you mention with all of the shifts that have occurred. Pumped to now work together as a Partner and not just a peer along the same journey! Let's catch up at Possible!
Congrats on an amazing run. And more to come!
Olson is and always has been the man!!
Always appreciate you!