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#210 Unicorn Ideas | Samuel & Alex reden über die Tech-Szene und pitchen sich Geschäftsideen. Killt AI das SaaS Startup, wie wir es kennen? Wie schafft dieser Gründer 70.000 EUR Umsatz nach 2 Wochen? Und wir schicken 2 neue Geschäftsideen ins Rennen.Werbepartner dieser Folge: Qonto. Mit Gutschein-Code OPTIMISTEN 3 Monate gratis. Qonto ist das moderne Geschäftskonto. Klick hier: qonto.deMehr Geschäftsideen? Mach das 1-minütige Quiz und finde eine Geschäftsidee, die zu dir passt: digitaleoptimisten.de/quizKapitel:(00:00) Intro(02:30) Geschäftsideen für Familien mit Kindern(08:41) Bitcoin unter 80.000 Euro(09:50) AI = Tod von SaaS Startups?(24:45) Fundstück der Woche: 70.000 MRR in 2 Wochen(43:26) Geschäftsidee von Samuel: ContentRadar(53:43) Geschäftsidee von Alex: PetLifeMehr Infos:Geschäftsideen, Elternschaft, Nischenmärkte, Software as a Service, AI, Meta-Software, Airtable, SaaS, AI, Software-Tools, Peter Levels, One-Man-Startups, Spielentwicklung, Geschäftsmodelle, digitale Optimierung, Versicherungen, Geschäftsideen, Marketing, Handwerker, Content, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel, Hunde, TrendsKeywords:Geschäftsideen, Elternschaft, Nischenmärkte, Software as a Service, AI, Meta-Software, Airtable, SaaS, AI, Software-Tools, Peter Levels, One-Man-Startups, Spielentwicklung, Geschäftsmodelle, digitale Optimierung, Versicherungen, Geschäftsideen, Marketing, Handwerker, Content, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel, Hunde, Trends

In today's episode of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, host Joran Hofman sits down with Andrew Davis, the CMO at Paddle, to explore how to hire your first marketing leader for a B2B SaaS Startup. In this comprehensive guide, they dive into the critical relationship between founders and their first marketing hire. Andrew shares valuable insights on building a successful founder-marketer relationship, a topic that continues to resonate with many B2B SaaS founders. Having been both a founder and a marketer, Andrew offers a unique perspective on the dynamics and challenges faced by both parties. This episode is a must-listen for any founder looking to hire their first marketing professional and establish a successful partnership. Key Timestamps (0:00) - Introduction and Marketing Challenges (1:36) - Andrew's Background and Experience (2:38) - Challenges and Pitfalls in Marketing (4:05) - Benefits of Diverse Input in Marketing (4:16) - Why Marketing is Scary (6:02) - When to Hire Your First Marketing Person (7:07) - Trigger Points for Hiring a Marketer (8:52) - Understanding the Founder's Burden (12:02) - Marketers' Challenges in Early-Stage Companies (13:32) - Transitioning Marketing Strategy (15:28) - Go-to-Market Motion and Founder-Marketer Relationship (17:48) - Channels and Tactics in Marketing (20:02) - The Importance of Benchmarking (23:52) - The Importance of Fit in Hiring (26:02) - Complementary Skills in Hiring (27:15) - Building Trust in the Relationship (28:14) - Trust Formula Explanation (30:30) - Advice for SaaS Founders at Different Stages (31:01) - Importance of Insight Over Cash

Eric Dill was a successful mortgage broker in Sydney, Australia, who struggled with the same painful problem as every other broker: manually checking with multiple banks to validate and price mortgages for homeowners. Eric and his good friend Angus Keatinge resolved to create a software product to solve this complicated and chronic problem. Quickli was launched in late 2021 and it immediately gained happy customers and fans without any proactive marketing or sales. Three years later, more than 10,000 mortgage brokers use Quickli every week—that's over 50% market share. Quickli has AUD $5 million in ARR with 40 employees. This is an amazing story of two product-focused entrepreneurs who solved a difficult problem and grew a successful software company without any outside funding. Quickli still has almost no marketing staff and no salespeople. Most of their employees are engineers working on the product and customer service. Quote from Eric Dill, cofounder and co-CEO of Quickli “We just cracked the $5 million ARR figure in just three years, which is a big milestone for us. We have 10,000 brokers on the platform, which is over 50% of the total market in Australia. We also have 40 employees, mostly in engineering. “It's been very, very much a story of product-led growth. Our product completely solves the biggest problem that every broker has every day. No other product has solved it. Brokers have been telling each other about Quickli, and we have some really big fans. It's a very tight community of brokers who help each other. ‘How lucky did we get? Because we didn't do anything. Almost marketing and no sales. We have a website. To say we have half a marketing person feels like an overstatement because we have a customer service person who also does some marketing on the side for us.” Links Angus Keatinge on LinkedIn Eric Dill on LinkedIn Quickli on Linkedin Quickli website Podcast Sponsor – Cypress Growth Capital This week's podcast is sponsored by my friends at Cypress Growth Capital. For 15 years, Cypress has provided non-dilutive growth funding to bootstrapped SaaS founders, including many successful founders I've interviewed here on this podcast. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com.   

In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Dan Uyemura, gym turned SaaS enthusiast and Founder & CEO at PushPress, who shares his story building PushPress to $13M ARR. "Everybody has tried being the CEO, I think it just stuck with me. And probably I'm the most natural fit to be the CEO that we need at PushPress, because even though I consider myself mostly an introvert and somebody who wants to just sit in my room by myself and do what I have to do, being a CEO - the CEO that PushPress needed was an outfacing, stand on a soapbox and talk to the world CEO - and of the three founders, I'm actually the probably the most equipped to do that." Dan shares: - His lifelong entrepreneurial journey from paper routes and lemonade stands to founder & CEO - The one thing that landed them their first investor - Loans, free money, and speakeasy fitness during Covid - Building a high trust quotient with clients - Creating leverage in a company and more.Check out the other ways SaaStock is serving SaaS founders

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Alex Lassiter, Founder and CEO of Greenplaces, talks with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Janina Teoxon about how his startup is empowering business leaders across industries to achieve their sustainability goals. In this episode, Alex describes his all-in-one sustainability platform as a “chief sustainability officer in a box,” making the process to measure, report, and reduce carbon emissions more accessible to non-Fortune 500 companies. Note: The environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) platform provides a dashboard on how to both reduce your footprint and save money. Learn how Greenplaces is meeting the evolving needs of businesses—and the planet.

SummaryIn this Startup Business Podcast, learn how to scale a $100 million ARR SaaS company using strategies like founder-led sales and b2b vs b2c saas models. Expert insights from leaders in the industry!This podcast episode also dives a packed with valuable insights for founders starting their entrepreneurial journey. Mudassir sits down with Kevin Van Gundy, a seasoned tech industry veteran with experience at Neo4j, Trey, and Vercel. Uncover strategies for crafting winning pricing models. Understand the importance of segmentation, catering to different customer needs, and the potential of enterprise packages. Keep it simple and focus on clarity for easy customer understanding.Takeaways1Leadership and mentorship play a crucial role in personal and professional growth.2. Startups go through different phases, and it's important to adapt and learn from each stage.3. SaaS pricing requires iteration and flexibility, and it's important to prioritize goals and understand the market. Differentiate your pricing models based on the needs and buying motions of different customer segments.4. Consider offering enterprise packages for B2B products to cater to larger companies and drive higher average contract values.5. Simplify your pricing model to make it intuitive and easy for customers to understand and forecast costs.6. Product-led growth and sales-led growth are both valuable approaches, and the choice depends on the nature of your product and target market.7. Scale is not just about revenue growth; it involves managing complexity in various aspects of the business.8. When building a go-to-market strategy, founders should be willing to engage in founder-led sales to gain valuable experience and build important communication and leadership skills.9. B2C SaaS is more challenging than B2B SaaS due to the randomness and unpredictability of the market.Chapters00:00 Trailer02:07 Sponsored03:20 Kevin Van Gundy's Journey in the Tech Industry09:40 Lessons Learned from Neo4j, Trey, and Vercel21:30 Differentiating Pricing Models29:40 B2B Products and Enterprise Packages32:40 The Complexity of Pricing38:45 What to Include and Exclude in Pricing47:00 Understanding Scale51:10 Building a Go-To-Market Strategy56:00 The Challenge of B2C vs. B2B SaaS59:45 Maintaining Culture as a Company Scales01:05:00 The Blueprint for Starting a B2B SaaS Business01:16:11 Ritual01:18:12 ConclusionConnect with Mudassir

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Building a strong foundation is essential for long-term business success, especially when faced with unexpected challenges. We spoke with Dave Dittenber, Co-Founder and CEO of BYOD, who faced the ultimate challenge with the unexpected passing of his Co-Founder, Frank Luijckx. He recounts the loss and emphasizes how Frank's forward-thinking and meticulous planning had a lasting positive impact on the business's trajectory and contributed to its continued success.In this episode, Dave shares his remarkable journey from starting as a dishwasher at age 12 to becoming the CEO of a cutting-edge AI company that powers Mabel, the first virtual restaurant assistant. He also provides personal insights into the challenges and strategies of funding a tech startup, stressing the importance of prudent financial planning and maintaining investor confidence through transparency and strategic growth.Key takeaways from this episode:How active participation in industry associations offers key insights, connections, and mentorship for software entrepreneursHow transparency with investors helps build trust and drive business growthThe importance of thorough documentation, recovery plans, and strategic playbooksOther resources to check out:Interview with Vinay Bhagat, Founder and CEO of TrustRadius who publishes a yearly report about how B2B buyer behavior is changing.The Lead Gen Mistake I Guarantee You're Making – how to create content that better identifies intent from today's b2b buyer.And, if you want an outside look at your content with actionable advice, take advantage of our Content Audit. Valued at $20K in free consulting.---Is your messaging a sales ally or sneaky saboteur? Let us help with our free content audit.We'll look at your website's messaging, content, and conversion potential from the eyes of today's buyer and deliver a presentation with new combinations to more sales conversations and demos. And the best part? It's absolutely free. Get started today!

Luke Sheppard recently finished his bachelor's degree at BYU with a little more spending money and work experience than most grads. He just sold his startup for $500,000 at age 23. While attending university to study business, Luke launched a company called Revive Ratings. It was a marketing SaaS targeted at insurance agencies. He sold it in just over two years for six figures on Acquire.com. To successfully launch his business, Luke took some big risks, like buying a one year $50,000 white-labeled software license while still pre-revenue. But Luke also had lots of help along the way. His professors and even his competitors were happy to take a young college student under their wing as he learned the ropes. After years of hard work and the help of the Acquire team, Luke managed to secure his dream exit and pave the road to many more to come. He's already in the process of acquiring his next business on Acquire. Post acquisition, listen to a jam-packed new episode of Startup Acquisition Stories Podcast as Luke and Andrew discuss: The unfair advantage of launching a startup while in university Why insurance agencies make great sales targets How Andrew first discovered the idea behind his first successful startup, Bizness Apps The potential timeline delays from SBA Loan buyers Andrew's college days as a young entrepreneur What Andrew Gazdecki would be doing right now if he wasn't running Acquire Luke is just getting started and you can follow along on his journey here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheppluke/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Be sure to subscribe to see the newest acquisition stories every Tuesday and gain the knowledge to buy or sell your own online business → https://youtube.com/@acquiredotcom?sub_confirmation=1 Want more stories? Access the past 50+ acquisition stories here → https://blog.acquire.com/tag/startup-acquisition-stories-podcast/ Thinking about selling your own startup? The number one question is always 'how much can I sell for' and we've got the answers in our biannual valuation multiples reports here → https://blog.acquire.com/tag/acquire-coms-acquisition-multiples-report/ Thinking about buying a startup? Sign up for a free buyer account and browse all the live listings. Upgrade only when you find the right one that fits your acquisition criteria to engage. Get Started → https://acquire.com/buyers/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow the Guest: Luke Sheppard https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheppluke Follow the Host: Andrew Gazdecki - ⁠https://twitter.com/agazdecki​⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/agazdecki/​⁠ ⁠https://acquire.com⁠ Follow Acquire.com - ⁠https://twitter.com/acquiredotcom⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquiredotcom⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@acquiredotcom⁠ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Acquire.com: Acquire.com is the largest and most active acquisition marketplace for buying and selling online businesses. Acquire.com is the highest rated platform for both ease and quickness to match buyers and sellers. We cater to all types of online, revenue-generating businesses while producing the highest success rates for SaaS and eCommerce/DTC businesses in the M&A industry. Join over 350,000 entrepreneurs making life-changing connections and deals everyday.

Today on the pod, Mary Ann and Alex dug into a whole mess of news, including:Mews' massive new round is proof that vertical SaaS + payments remains a great way to build a big business, and earn a unicorn valuation at a time when those are growing rarer.The global companies taking on Carta, including QuotaLab in South Korea. An acquisition has helped QuotaLab expand its product remit to founders, investors and their LPs.Deel's purchase of Africa's PaySpace got us talking about how acquisitive the HRtech company has been lately. We also dug into news that Deel crossed the $500 million ARR mark, a feat that other companies in its market have managed, like Gusto. (Remofirst also raised more capital, showing just how competitive Deel's market is today.)Venture capital musical chairs: One Founders Fund investor has left the firm to go back to building things, while Benchmark lost a partner to their prior home at Thrive. Expect more, similar moves this year as venture resets from its last boom.We have an interview coming out tomorrow that we're stoked about, and will be back on Monday. Talk soon!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more! Credits: Equity is hosted by TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm and Mary Ann Azevedo. We are produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Our hosts answer a question from Pavilion's CRO Slack channel about driving organizational change, specifically focusing on enhancing operational rhythm after joining a new company. They discuss how to approach changing your organization's operating cadence and the role that understanding your customer plays in transforming a business's operational rhythm. Enjoy the mini-episode? Check out our full-length episodes. Source: The Cadence: How to Operate a SaaS Startup

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Darryl Haberman, Chief Operating Officer of Rikodi, talks with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer about the strategic decision to remain laser focused on one particular use case—sports entertainment. In this episode, Darryl discusses how the company is leveraging its SAAS platform to maximize user engagement and create ROI for both professional sports fans and teams/brands.  

I stumbled into an ⁠article written by Melissa Kwan recently where the author had listed a number of challenges in bootstrapping a SaaS Startup, and as someone who runs a Startup with both B2C and B2B products, some of the points resonated well with me. I figured it might be worth sharing my perspective on some of the items mentioned in the article, and draw the parallels to our experiences. #snowpal #startup #bootstrap

In this episode of Product Thinking, Indus Khaitan, CEO and Founder of Quolum, joins Melissa Perri to share his experiences as a serial SaaS entrepreneur. They delve into startup funding and team member-building strategies, as well as how to find a co-founder that will complement your skills.

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their business using concepts within the Entrepreneurial Operating System and the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of project management. The ability to manage projects effectively and efficiently is an essential skill for every SaaS startup founder. By the end of our podcast today, we promise you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate project management within your startup, ensuring your projects stay on track and deliver the desired results.In the fast-paced world of SaaS startups, effective project management is key to ensuring that your business goals are realized on time and within budget. Whether it's developing a new software feature, marketing a new product, or improving your customer support processes, successful project management can significantly enhance your company's productivity and profitability.The cornerstone of project management is planning. This is where you define the project's scope, identify necessary resources, and outline the steps to be taken to achieve your objectives. Remember that detailed planning at the outset can help you avoid costly mistakes and delays later on.Another vital aspect of project management is communication. Ensure clear and open lines of communication with your team members, stakeholders, and customers. This not only keeps everyone in the loop, but also fosters collaboration and teamwork.In project management, it's also crucial to anticipate and mitigate risks. Identifying potential challenges beforehand allows you to develop contingency plans, ensuring the project stays on course even if problems arise.Lastly, effective project management involves continuous monitoring and adjustment. This involves tracking your project's progress, evaluating its performance, and making necessary adjustments to keep it on track.To implement effective project management in your startup, consider the following steps:Step Number One: Define your project's objectives clearly and concisely. This gives everyone a shared understanding of what the project aims to achieve.Step Number Two: Plan your project in detail. This includes defining tasks, allocating resources, setting timelines, and identifying potential risks.Step Number Three: Assemble your project team, ensuring you have the right mix of skills and expertise to execute the project successfully.Step Number Four: Foster open and clear communication. Regularly update your team members and stakeholders about the project's progress, challenges, and any changes.Step Number Five: Monitor the project's progress regularly. This allows you to identify potential issues early and make necessary adjustments.Step Number Six: After the project's completion, review its performance. This will give you valuable insights that you can apply in future projects.Step Number Seven: Always keep learning and improving. The world of project management is constantly evolving, so stay abreast of the latest tools, techniques, and best practices.To further internalize these principles of project management, consider these reflective prompts:Prompt Number One: Think about a recent project in your startup. What worked well, and what could have been improved?If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their business using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of effective financial management, a crucial aspect every startup founder needs to ace. Our focus will be on how you can optimize financial management in your SaaS startup using AI. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of AI's role in financial management, how to implement it, and reflective prompts to help you further understand this principle.AI can revolutionize financial management in your startup. It can automate routine tasks, provide real-time insights, and predict financial trends, allowing you to make data-driven decisions. It can reduce human errors and enhance efficiency, freeing up your time to focus on more strategic aspects of your startup.The power of AI in financial management lies in its ability to manage complex data. It can quickly analyze vast amounts of financial data, providing insights that would take humans hours, if not days, to compile. This rapid analysis allows you to react quickly to changes in financial trends, giving you a competitive edge.AI can automate routine financial tasks such as invoicing, payroll, and expense tracking. By automating these tasks, you reduce the risk of human error and free up time that can be better spent on strategic decision-making.AI also provides real-time financial insights. It can monitor your financial data continuously, alerting you to potential issues before they become major problems. This proactive approach allows you to mitigate financial risks and maximize opportunities.AI can predict future financial trends based on historical data. This predictive analysis can help you prepare for the future, making strategic decisions based on anticipated financial scenarios.AI's role in financial management isn't about replacing humans but enhancing their capabilities. It's about using AI to handle routine tasks and complex data analysis, allowing you to focus on strategic financial decision-making.Now, let's delve into our playbook to help you implement AI in your startup's financial management:Step Number One: Identify your financial management needs. These can include anything from payroll automation to real-time financial insights.Step Number Two: Explore AI tools that align with your financial management needs. It's essential to choose tools that fit your startup's size, industry, and budget.Step Number Three: Introduce AI tools gradually, monitoring their impact at each stage. This phased approach helps mitigate risk and facilitates continuous learning.Step Number Four: Train your team on how to use the selected AI tools. Proper training ensures these tools are used effectively, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.Step Number Five: Regularly assess the impact of AI on your financial management processes. This can involve tracking metrics like time savings, error rates, and financial insights generated.Step Number Six: Continually refine your AI tools based on feedback and observations. AI requires ongoing optimization to maintain its effectiveness.Step Number Seven: Stay updated with AI advancements. As AI technology evolves, new tools and applications may emerge that can benefit your startup's financial management.Let's wrap up with some reflective prompts to deepen your understanding of AI's role in financial management:Prompt Number One: How can AI transform your startup's financial management? Where do you see the greatest potential for improvement?If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Andrew Brown is the founder and CEO of Check, a payroll infrastructure startup that embeds payroll directly into other software platforms. Show Notes: https://saasclub.io/373 Join Email List: Get weekly SaaS learnings, new podcast episodes, and actionable insights right in your inbox: https://saasclub.io/email/ Join Community: SaaS Club is the community for early-stage SaaS founders and entrepreneurs: https://saasclub.co/join

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to Grow Their Business using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of deploying AI to streamline your operations, a key functional area that every startup founder will be responsible for within their new SaaS company. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of the immense potential AI offers in enhancing your operational efficiency and an actionable playbook that can be applied to your unique context.Operating a SaaS startup can be a challenging endeavor, especially when juggling multiple roles. However, by leveraging AI, you can streamline processes, automate routine tasks, and make data-driven decisions, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and allowing you to focus on what matters most: growing your business.The core principle we're discussing today is using AI as a tool to automate and improve your business operations. AI can handle repetitive tasks, process vast amounts of data quickly, and even make predictions based on this data. This helps free up your time and reduces the risk of human error.It's crucial to understand that incorporating AI into your operations is not about replacing humans but augmenting human capabilities. AI can take over mundane, repetitive tasks, leaving you and your team free to focus on strategic initiatives that require human creativity and critical thinking.Furthermore, AI can help you make data-driven decisions. It can analyze large volumes of data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights that might otherwise go unnoticed. This can guide you in making informed decisions, ultimately helping your startup become more efficient and competitive.Remember that implementing AI in your operations is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each SaaS startup has unique operational processes and needs, and AI should be tailored to address these specific requirements. It's not about using AI for the sake of it, but about integrating it in a way that brings the most value to your startup.One key point to bear in mind is that implementing AI is a journey, not a destination. It's an ongoing process that involves continuous learning and adaptation. As your startup grows and evolves, so too will your use of AI.Now, let's explore the playbook to help you implement AI in your operations:Step Number One: Define your operational needs and challenges.Step Number Two: Identify areas of your operations where AI could bring the most value.Step Number Three: Choose AI tools that align with your identified needs.Step Number Four: Implement these tools gradually, assessing their impact along the way.Step Number Five: Train your team on how to effectively use these AI tools.Step Number Six: Continuously monitor and adjust your AI strategy based on feedback and results.Step Number Seven: Stay abreast of the latest AI developments and explore how they can be leveraged to further enhance your operations.And now, let's move on to some reflective prompts to help you consider how to best apply this principle to your unique situation:Prompt Number One: Reflect on your current operational processes. Where are the bottlenecks and how can AI help alleviate them?Prompt Number Two: How can AI enhance your decision-making processes and support you in making more informed operational decisions?Prompt Number Three: Consider how introducing AI into your operations could impact your team. How can you ensure a smooth transition and garner their buy-in? If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast focuses on the principle of using AI to streamline your startup's supply chain management. If you've ever wondered how to get the right resources to the right place at the right time, this episode is for you. We promise that by the end of our discussion, you'll understand how AI can transform your supply chain, boost efficiency, and significantly enhance your bottom line.Let's dive into the world of AI-enhanced supply chain management. In the SaaS industry, this doesn't relate to physical goods but rather the flow of information, resources, and services. This includes things like customer data processing, software development, data storage, and the distribution of your services to customers.Imagine a scenario where AI tools can analyze the demand and consumption patterns of your software services, predict future needs, and adjust resources allocation accordingly. This kind of smart management ensures optimal resource utilization, minimizes wastage, and maximizes efficiency.Let's not forget the predictive capabilities of AI. AI can help anticipate potential hiccups in your supply chain, enabling you to prepare for them or even avoid them altogether. The value of having an advanced warning system in your SaaS startup cannot be overstated.Another critical area where AI plays a significant role is in customer segmentation. AI can analyze customer data and categorize your customers based on their usage patterns, needs, and preferences. This categorization allows you to offer personalized services, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also optimizes your resources allocation.AI can also automate routine tasks in your supply chain. For instance, customer inquiries can be handled by AI-powered chatbots, freeing up your customer service team to handle more complex tasks. The automation of routine tasks not only saves time and resources but also ensures round-the-clock customer service, boosting customer satisfaction.AI can also be instrumental in managing your software development process. AI tools can track the progress of your development projects, identify bottlenecks, and recommend ways to speed up the process. This ensures timely delivery of your software solutions, a critical factor in the success of your SaaS startup.Lastly, AI can play a crucial role in data management, an essential component of your supply chain. AI tools can effectively manage, analyze, and make sense of vast amounts of data, enabling you to make informed decisions.Now that you understand the importance of AI in streamlining your supply chain, let's discuss how to implement it:Step Number One: Identify areas in your supply chain that can be automated or enhanced using AI.Step Number Two: Choose the appropriate AI tools that align with your needs and overall business objectives.Step Number Three: Implement AI tools in a phased manner, measuring their impact at each stage.Step Number Four: Train your team on the selected AI tools to ensure effective utilization.Step Number Five: Constantly monitor the impact of AI on your supply chain metrics and make necessary adjustments.Step Number Six: Stay updated on the latest AI advancements to seize new opportunities as they arise.Let's end with some reflective prompts:Prompt Number One: Consider the potential impact of AI on your supply chain. Where can it add the most value?Prompt Number Two: Reflect on how AI can help you understand and meet your customers' needs more effectively.Prompt Number Three: How can you maintain a balance between automation and human intervention in your supply chain management? If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

In this episode of Product Thinking, Jag Duggal, Chief Product Officer at Nubank, joins Melissa Perri to unravel the process of building a strong global product management team in a fast-growing business. They also dive into the importance of customer obsession, challenges in talent acquisition, and the power of documented principles in scaling businesses.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Andrew Gazdecki is a 4x founder with 3x exits, former CRO, and founder of MicroAcquire. Gazdecki has been featured in New York Times, Forbes, WSJ, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch and VentureBeat. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need experience; you have to work hard, and you have to have the ability to learn anything. 2. When you build a company, it becomes a part of you. 3. It is essential to listen to your customers. Startup acquisition marketplace. Free. Private. No middlemen - MicroAcquire Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thrivetime Show Is now your time? Clay Clark's business coaching has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability! Schedule your free consultation today at ThrivetimeShow.com

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Andrew Gazdecki is a 4x founder with 3x exits, former CRO, and founder of MicroAcquire. Gazdecki has been featured in New York Times, Forbes, WSJ, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch and VentureBeat. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need experience; you have to work hard, and you have to have the ability to learn anything. 2. When you build a company, it becomes a part of you. 3. It is essential to listen to your customers. Startup acquisition marketplace. Free. Private. No middlemen - MicroAcquire Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thrivetime Show Is now your time? Clay Clark's business coaching has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability! Schedule your free consultation today at ThrivetimeShow.com

In this episode of Product Thinking, Tom Eisenmann, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, joins Melissa Perri to dive into "Why Startups Fail," his transformative book. Specifically, they dive into the inspiration of the book, six unique types of startup failures and how to avoid them, as well as strategies for hiring your first product manager.

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Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of leveraging AI for user acquisition – a crucial area in every SaaS startup. By the end of this episode, we promise you'll have a clearer understanding of how AI can help attract, engage, and convert potential users into loyal customers more effectively and efficiently.User acquisition is the lifeblood of any SaaS startup. With AI, you can automate and optimize your user acquisition process. AI can provide insights into user behavior, personalize user experiences, and enhance your marketing and sales strategies, leading to higher conversion rates.Here's your playbook:Step Number One: Start by identifying your target users. Use AI-powered tools to gather and analyze data about your potential users, their needs, and preferences.Step Number Two: Leverage AI to automate your marketing campaigns. AI can segment your target users, personalize your messages, and choose the most effective channels and times for your campaigns.Step Number Three: Use AI for user engagement. AI-powered tools can personalize user experiences, keeping them engaged and more likely to convert into customers.Step Number Four: Implement AI in your sales process. AI can help identify high-quality leads, predict their behavior, and provide insights on how to close deals more effectively.Step Number Five: Use AI to track and analyze user behavior post-acquisition. AI can help identify trends, monitor user satisfaction, and predict churn, allowing you to proactively address issues and retain users.Step Number Six: Continually refine your AI models. As your user base grows and changes, your AI models should adapt to keep providing relevant and effective insights and predictions.Step Number Seven: Stay updated on AI advancements. AI is a rapidly evolving field, and keeping up with the latest tools and techniques can help you maintain a competitive edge in user acquisition.Reflecting on this principle, here are some thought-provoking prompts:Prompt Number One: How can AI improve your understanding of your target users and their needs?Prompt Number Two: In what ways can AI enhance your marketing and sales strategies for user acquisition?Prompt Number Three: How can AI help you retain users and reduce churn in your SaaS startup?Remember, while AI can significantly enhance your user acquisition process, it should be used in conjunction with a well-thought-out strategy and a clear understanding of your users and market. As you explore AI's potential in user acquisition, maintain a balance between AI's capabilities and the human touch that makes your startup unique. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of Ramp joins co-hosts Jack Altman (CEO of Lattice) and Erik Torenberg (Co-founder of Turpentine) for the inaugural episode of "1 to 1000." If you're looking for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA compliance, head to Vanta: https://www.vanta.com/1000  --- SPONSORS: Are you building a business? If you're looking for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA compliance, head to Vanta. Achieving compliance can actually unlock major growth for your company and build customer loyalty. Vanta automates up to 90% of Compliance work, getting you audit-ready in weeks instead of months and saving 85% of associated costs. 1 to 1000 listeners get $1000 off at: https://www.vanta.com/1000 Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Robinhood, Quora, and Replit say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself for free on your first 5 interviews: https://www.metaview.ai/1000 Pesto Tech is a hiring marketplace that makes finding great remote developers fast and easy. They use large language models to evaluate developers along dozens of parameters, including code quality, performance, and security. If you need to start hiring developers fast, all you have to do is answer 5 simple questions on their website: https://pesto.tech --- X / TWITTER: @eglyman (Eric Glyman) @jaltma (Jack) @eriktorenberg (Erik Torenberg) @TurpentineMedia --- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Episode Preview (01:13) Eric's experience as a second-time founder vs. first-time founder (04:21) What did Eric spend more time on at Ramp as a second-time founder? (07:00) Approach to product and strategy as a second-time founder (14:55) Sponsor: Vanta (15:48) What does it take to make a second product (example) work for a startup like Ramp? (19:31) Eric's tactical insights to product expansion in a crowded category (22:58) Thoughts on competition as a second-mover (26:03) How did Ramp pick their customers and scope? (31:10) Sponsors: Metaview | Pesto Tech (32:47) The mindset of being in partnership with your customers (34:17) Learnings on exec hiring (38:27) Thoughts on how to fill a role where you're not a "hell yes" on a single candidate (42:05) How Eric thinks about board construction (45:16) On building in New York vs. San Francisco RECOMMENDED PODCAST:  Every week investor and writer of the popular newsletter The Diff, Byrne Hobart, and co-host Erik Torenberg discuss today's major inflection points in technology, business, and markets – and help listeners build a diversified portfolio of trends and ideas for the future. Subscribe to “The Riff” with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg: https://link.chtbl.com/theriff

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of utilizing AI to enhance customer success in your SaaS startup. By the end of this episode, we assure you'll gain insights on how AI can improve your customer success strategy, enhance user experience, and boost customer retention.Customer success is a crucial function in any SaaS startup. It's all about ensuring your customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product. This not only makes your customers happy but also increases their lifetime value, reduces churn, and boosts your revenue. Integrating AI into your customer success strategy can help you achieve these goals in a more effective and efficient manner.Here's your playbook:Step Number One: Understand your customers' needs, challenges, and desired outcomes. This is the first and foremost step in any customer success strategy.Step Number Two: Implement AI-powered analytics to gain insights into customer behavior. This can help you predict churn, identify up-sell opportunities, and tailor your product according to user needs.Step Number Three: Leverage AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants for customer support. They can provide instant responses to customer queries, reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.Step Number Four: Use AI to personalize customer interactions. Personalization can significantly improve customer experience and engagement.Step Number Five: Collect and analyze customer feedback using AI. This can help you improve your product and customer success strategy.Step Number Six: Use AI to automate routine customer success tasks. This frees up your team to focus on more complex tasks.Step Number Seven: Continuously evaluate and refine your AI tools and strategies. As your product and customer base evolve, so should your AI strategies.To ponder on this principle more deeply, consider these prompts:Prompt Number One: In what ways can AI improve your customer success strategy?Prompt Number Two: How can you use AI to personalize customer interactions?Prompt Number Three: How will you measure the impact of AI on your customer success metrics?Integrating AI into your customer success strategy can take your startup to new heights. However, it's crucial to remember that AI is a tool to enhance human efforts, not replace them. It's the combination of AI and human touch that will make your customer success truly exceptional. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of utilizing AI to streamline product development in your SaaS startup. By the end of this episode, we promise you'll comprehend how AI can accelerate the product development process, enhance product quality, and reduce development costs.Product development, at its core, is about transforming a market opportunity into a product available for sale. However, it can often be time-consuming, costly, and fraught with risks. Integrating AI into your product development process can address these challenges and provide you with a significant competitive advantage.Here's your playbook:Step Number One: Begin by identifying the specific aspects of your product development process that can benefit from AI. This could include product design, testing, prototyping, or user research.Step Number Two: Utilize AI tools that assist in data-driven decision making. AI-powered analytics can provide insights that drive the development of more market-relevant and user-friendly products.Step Number Three: Use AI in the prototyping phase. AI can accelerate the creation of product prototypes and make the process more efficient.Step Number Four: Implement AI-driven testing. AI can automate and enhance the product testing process, resulting in faster detection and correction of issues.Step Number Five: Leverage AI for user research. AI can analyze user data to provide insights into user behavior, preferences, and needs.Step Number Six: Use AI for product launch and post-launch analysis. AI can predict market reaction, optimize launch strategies, and analyze post-launch data.Step Number Seven: Keep yourself updated with the latest AI trends and tools. The world of AI is constantly evolving, and staying updated will help you make the most of this technology.To delve deeper into this principle, consider these reflection prompts:Prompt Number One: How can AI accelerate and improve your product development process?Prompt Number Two: What potential challenges might you encounter in integrating AI into your product development process, and how can you overcome them?Prompt Number Three: How can you measure the impact of AI on your product development outcomes?Remember, while AI can greatly enhance your product development process, it should not replace human intuition and creativity. Use AI as a tool to supplement your team's skills and capabilities, not as a replacement for them. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their business using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of employing AI to enhance customer service in your startup. We affirm that by integrating AI into your customer service protocols, you'll boost customer satisfaction, nurture long-term relationships, and drive repeat business, enhancing your brand's reputation and revenue in the process.As a SaaS startup, your customers are your lifeline. Ensuring that they have a seamless experience with your product and that their concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently is critical. AI has the potential to revolutionize your customer service, providing solutions that are quick, precise, and available round-the-clock.Here's a playbook on how to put this principle into action:Step Number One: Identify the common customer issues. Understand your customers' pain points and their most frequent questions or concerns.Step Number Two: Introduce AI-powered chatbots. Chatbots can handle multiple customer queries simultaneously, freeing up your human resources to handle more complex issues.Step Number Three: Use AI for sentiment analysis. By analyzing customer feedback, reviews, and social media posts, AI can help understand customer sentiment and identify areas of improvement.Step Number Four: Personalize customer service using AI. Based on user behaviour and preferences, AI can help provide a more personalized experience to each customer.Step Number Five: Incorporate AI in your self-service portals. Providing customers with solutions even before they reach out to your support can significantly improve customer satisfaction.Step Number Six: Train your AI tools. Constantly feed the results back into the system to improve its learning and accuracy.Step Number Seven: Regularly evaluate and adjust your AI strategy. Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest developments in AI to see how they can be integrated into your customer service.To reflect more deeply on this principle, consider these prompts:Prompt Number One: In what ways can AI enhance your customer service? Think about the benefits and challenges.Prompt Number Two: How can AI help you understand your customers' needs better?Prompt Number Three: What processes can you automate in your customer service department using AI?As you contemplate these questions and apply the steps outlined in the playbook, you'll realize how AI can significantly elevate your customer service operations, leading to happier customers and a more successful SaaS business. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to Grow Their Business using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of integrating AI into your business operations. We promise that by weaving AI into your operations, you'll optimize efficiency, reduce overhead, and scale your business more effectively.In the world of SaaS startups, time is of the essence and efficiency is king. In the early days, you're likely wearing many hats, from sales and marketing to customer service and product development. It's a challenging juggle, and any opportunity to automate and streamline processes is gold.Here is a playbook to implement this principle:Step Number One: Identify operational inefficiencies. Before you can implement AI, understand where the bottlenecks and inefficiencies lie in your processes.Step Number Two: Prioritize the processes that can be automated. Not all tasks require a human touch. Identify tasks that are repetitive and can be automated.Step Number Three: Invest in AI tools. There are numerous AI tools available that can help automate tasks in areas such as customer service, marketing, and sales.Step Number Four: Train your AI. Feed your AI system with the right data to learn and perform the tasks efficiently.Step Number Five: Monitor the performance of AI tools. Regularly check the effectiveness of your AI tools and adjust accordingly.Step Number Six: Keep your team in the loop. Ensure that your team understands how the AI tools work and how to use them to their advantage.Step Number Seven: Continually optimize. Remember that the work doesn't stop after implementation. You should always be testing, learning, and improving.Reflecting on this principle, consider these prompts:Prompt Number One: How can AI enhance your current business operations? Consider both the potential benefits and the challenges.Prompt Number Two: What fears or misconceptions might you or your team have about AI? How can these be addressed?Prompt Number Three: Looking ahead, what other areas of your operations could benefit from AI implementation?As you ponder these thoughts and implement the steps outlined in the playbook, you'll gain insights on how AI can be a game-changer in the efficiency and scalability of your SaaS startup operations. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their business using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of utilizing AI in your marketing strategies to propel your startup's growth. We guarantee that by integrating AI into your marketing strategies, you'll be able to target your audience more effectively, personalize your messaging, and boost conversion rates.In the age of information overload, startups need to cut through the noise and reach their potential customers more effectively. This is where AI comes in. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and draw actionable insights, AI can enhance your marketing efforts significantly.Now, let's delve into the playbook to implement this principle:Step Number One: Begin with defining your marketing objectives. These should align with your overall business goals.Step Number Two: Understand your target audience. Use AI tools to analyze customer data and create detailed buyer personas.Step Number Three: Develop a content strategy based on the insights from the AI analysis. This strategy should cater to the interests and needs of your target personas.Step Number Four: Leverage AI-powered tools to automate and optimize your marketing campaigns. These could include email marketing software, social media management tools, and search engine optimization tools.Step Number Five: Utilize AI for performance tracking. AI can help you analyze the results of your marketing campaigns and understand what's working and what's not.Step Number Six: Based on the analysis, adjust your marketing strategy as needed. Remember, marketing is a dynamic process and requires constant fine-tuning.Step Number Seven: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI that could further enhance your marketing efforts.Reflect on this principle using these prompts:Prompt Number One: How can AI help you better understand your target audience and their preferences?Prompt Number Two: Which aspects of your marketing strategy can be automated with AI tools?Prompt Number Three: How would you measure the success of your AI-integrated marketing campaigns?Incorporating AI into your marketing strategy not only improves efficiency but also enhances your startup's ability to connect with potential customers on a deeper level. By offering personalized, relevant content, you'll be able to foster stronger relationships and drive growth in your SaaS startup.If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to Grow Their Business using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of deploying AI to streamline customer support in your SaaS startup. We guarantee that by using AI in your customer service strategy, you'll be able to reduce response time, enhance the quality of service, and consequently boost customer satisfaction and retention.Customer support plays a pivotal role in any business, especially for a SaaS startup. AI technology, when properly utilized, can drastically improve the speed and quality of customer support. From automated responses to predictive analytics, AI offers a wide range of tools to enhance your customer support experience.Let's dive into the playbook to implement this principle:Step Number One: Begin by identifying the common customer queries and issues in your service. This knowledge will help you configure your AI tool efficiently.Step Number Two: Look for AI-powered customer support tools that align with your needs. Some options could be chatbots, automated email responses, and AI-driven phone systems.Step Number Three: Integrate the chosen AI tool into your existing customer support platform. Ensure your team is trained and comfortable using these tools.Step Number Four: Set up your AI tool to handle the most common queries. For complex issues, the tool should be programmed to forward the query to the right human agent.Step Number Five: Use AI for data analysis. AI can analyze customer feedback and interaction data to highlight areas needing improvement.Step Number Six: Continuously update your AI tool based on feedback and changing customer needs.Step Number Seven: Stay informed about advancements in AI that can further elevate your customer support experience.Here are some reflective prompts to deepen your understanding of this principle:Prompt Number One: What aspects of your current customer support strategy could benefit most from AI integration, and why?Prompt Number Two: How can you balance the use of AI and human agents to provide optimal customer support?Prompt Number Three: What measures will you take to ensure that your AI tool remains updated and relevant to your customers' changing needs?The goal is not to replace human agents with AI but to create a harmonious synergy between the two. AI takes care of the routine tasks, freeing your human agents to handle more complex queries, hence enhancing overall customer satisfaction. In the end, the success of your startup lies not just in your product but also in how you support the customers who use it. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Brought to you by Ezra—The leading full-body cancer screening company | Coda—Meet the evolution of docs | Attio—The powerful, flexible CRM for fast-growing startups—Geoff Charles is VP of Product at Ramp—the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time, Fast Company's #1 Most Innovative Company in North America, and a company I believe we should all study for how they operate, execute, and hire. At Ramp, Geoff has led the product team from the early days, including the development and release of 60+ products and features in the past year alone. He has been building financial services for over a decade, and his interview in Lenny's Newsletter quickly became one of the most widely read newsletter issues of all time. In today's podcast, we will discuss:• How velocity is at the heart of Ramp's culture and success• How writing can unlock clarity, creativity, and rapid problem-solving• How to empower your product team through context sharing• How to practically approach problems from first principles• How Ramp approaches hiring in a unique way• Suggestions for breaking into the world of product managementListen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, Overcast, and YouTube.Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.Where to find Geoff Charles:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffintech• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-charles/Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Geoff's background(04:49) An overview of Ramp(06:20) The importance of velocity at Ramp(08:50) Single-threaded goals and how to keep teams away from distractions(13:20) Setting lofty goals(15:17) How Ramp empowers teams(17:37) How Geoff's management style has evolved at Ramp(19:55) The product design process at Ramp(21:19) Ramp's system for sharing feedback(23:07) How Ramp handles bug fixes (24:15) Advice for PMs who want to move faster(29:29) Why velocity and impact can help protect against burnout(32:33) Planning vs. doing(37:54) Ramp's strategy documents (40:55) Finding your unique positioning(42:46) OKRs(44:53) The importance of first-principle thinking(48:53) How to use writing to think through problems (51:46) How Geoff carves out time for deep work(54:05) How Geoff manages tasks and stays organized(57:15) Why other roles share the PM load at Ramp(1:00:30) PM responsibilities at Ramp(1:01:46) Identifying A+ talent(1:06:02) The skills Ramp looks for when hiring(1:07:33) Advice for people wanting to break into product management (1:10:37) Lightning roundReferenced:• How Ramp builds product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-ramp-builds-product• Bill: https://www.bill.com/• Expensify: https://www.expensify.com/• Concur: https://www.concur.com/• Coupa: https://www.coupa.com/• Nicole Forsgren on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-measure-and-improve-developer-productivity-nicole-forsgren-microsoft-research-github-goo/• Sheryl Sandberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sandberg-5126652/• Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563• When Breath Becomes Air: https://www.amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi/dp/081298840X• The Bear on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f• Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is centered on the principle of leveraging AI to enhance the sales efficiency of your startup. Our commitment is that by tapping into the capabilities of AI, you'll be able to automate repetitive tasks, generate high-quality leads, and close deals more quickly and efficiently.Sales is a fundamental part of any business, more so in the competitive world of SaaS startups. Using AI, you can move past traditional sales methods to a more intelligent, data-driven approach. AI can help you analyze vast amounts of customer data, identify buying patterns, and create highly personalized sales pitches.Implementing AI in your sales strategy is not just about using a new tool; it's about transforming the way you approach sales. It's about shifting from a one-size-fits-all strategy to a customized, tailored approach for each prospect. Here's how you can do it:Step Number One: Identify the repetitive, time-consuming tasks in your sales process that can be automated using AI. This could be anything from lead qualification to follow-up emails.Step Number Two: Search for AI tools designed for these tasks. Remember, the right tool will depend on your specific needs and the nature of your SaaS product.Step Number Three: Once you've found the right tools, integrate them into your sales process. Train your sales team on how to use these tools effectively.Step Number Four: Use AI for data analysis. By analyzing customer behavior and trends, AI can help you predict which leads are most likely to convert.Step Number Five: Leverage AI to personalize your sales pitches. With AI, you can understand each customer's unique needs and tailor your pitches accordingly.Step Number Six: Continuously monitor and tweak your approach based on the insights gained from AI.Step Number Seven: Keep up-to-date with the latest AI advancements that could further streamline your sales process.Reflect on these prompts:Prompt Number One: How can implementing AI transform your sales process and what steps can you take to make this transition?Prompt Number Two: What are the potential challenges in integrating AI into your sales strategy, and how can you overcome them?Prompt Number Three: How will you measure the impact of AI on your sales efficiency?Incorporating AI into your sales strategy isn't just about efficiency; it's about developing a deeper understanding of your customers. By doing so, you can provide a personalized customer journey, turning leads into loyal customers. As we step further into the future of AI, remember it's not just about the technology, it's about how we use it to create value. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast revolves around the principle of utilizing AI to amplify your customer success initiatives. We promise that by leveraging AI, you can proactively address customer concerns, predict churn, personalize user experience, and therefore increase customer satisfaction and retention.At the heart of any successful SaaS startup is customer success. By implementing AI, you can predict user behavior, automate repetitive tasks, and tailor your services to individual customer needs. It's like having a crystal ball that lets you peer into your customers' minds, understanding their needs even before they do.In this context, AI isn't just a tool but a strategic ally that enables you to drive customer success with precise, data-driven decisions. It can help turn customer success from a reactive function into a proactive, predictive one, ensuring you are always a step ahead in serving your customers' needs.Here's the playbook to bring this principle to life:Step Number One: Start by identifying the key metrics and indicators of customer success in your SaaS business.Step Number Two: Look for AI tools that can help track, analyze, and predict these metrics. These could range from predictive analytics tools to chatbots and AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) systems.Step Number Three: Integrate these tools into your existing customer success workflows and train your customer success team to use them effectively.Step Number Four: Use the insights provided by AI to personalize customer interactions, predict and prevent churn, and drive customer loyalty.Step Number Five: Keep refining your approach based on the feedback and data you gather from AI tools.Step Number Six: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI technology that can further enhance your customer success efforts.Step Number Seven: Don't forget to respect customer privacy while using AI tools. Make sure all data handling is in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.Reflect on these prompts:Prompt Number One: How can AI change your approach to customer success, and what steps can you take to make this shift?Prompt Number Two: What potential challenges could you face while integrating AI into your customer success strategy, and how would you address them?Prompt Number Three: How will you measure the success of AI in improving your customer success strategy?With AI, customer success isn't just about solving problems, but about foreseeing them. By predicting customer behavior, you can preemptively address issues, resulting in happier customers and a more successful business. Remember, it's about enhancing the human element, not replacing it. The magic truly happens when AI and human intuition work together. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast revolves around the principle of integrating AI into the product development process. We promise that by thoughtfully applying AI, you can design and build more user-friendly, efficient, and innovative products, thereby enhancing your market position and increasing customer satisfaction.AI can influence product development in myriad ways. From recognizing user behavior patterns and their implications to the automatic generation of designs based on predefined parameters, AI is a game-changer. It can offer unique perspectives and insights into user needs, automate routine tasks, and provide the power to predict trends.The principle rests on the foundation that AI can help you understand your customers at a deeper level. It can make predictions about what customers want before they realize it themselves. Incorporating AI into product development allows you to tailor your product to meet their evolving needs, making your product indispensable.To translate this principle into action, let's go through the Playbook:Step Number One: Begin by identifying the areas in your product development process where AI can bring meaningful improvements.Step Number Two: Research AI tools that are aligned with your product development goals. This can range from AI-powered user testing platforms to AI design tools.Step Number Three: Integrate the chosen AI tools into your existing product development processes and train your team to utilize them effectively.Step Number Four: Regularly review the outcomes and adjust your approach as necessary, remembering that effective AI implementation is often iterative.Step Number Five: Keep communication channels open with your customers and listen to their feedback. Use AI to understand and act on this feedback.Step Number Six: Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI to continually refine and enhance your product.Step Number Seven: Don't forget to evaluate the ethical implications of using AI in your products and ensure data privacy regulations are followed.Reflect on these prompts:Prompt Number One: How can AI help you understand and predict your customers' needs better?Prompt Number Two: What are the potential challenges in integrating AI into your product development process, and how can you overcome them?Prompt Number Three: How will you measure the impact of AI on your product development process?The integration of AI into product development is an exciting prospect that offers immense potential for growth. The journey may seem daunting, but the rewards are worth it. With careful planning and execution, you can transform your SaaS startup into a powerhouse of innovation. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to grow their businesses using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of enhancing customer success using AI. Our promise is that by leveraging the capabilities of AI, you can elevate the customer experience, drive higher customer retention, and create meaningful relationships that result in long-term loyalty and success for your business.The key to understanding this principle lies in recognizing the transformative power of AI when it comes to customer interactions. AI allows us to collect, analyze, and act on customer data in a way that was previously unthinkable. It enables us to predict customer behaviors, tailor interactions to individual customer preferences, and automate routine tasks, thus freeing up valuable time for more strategic endeavors.Think of AI as your customer success superpower. It can help you identify trends and patterns in customer behavior, alert you to potential churn before it happens, and make real-time recommendations to customers based on their behavior and preferences. This kind of proactive and personalized service not only delights customers but also builds a deeper, more meaningful connection between your brand and your customers.Here's the playbook to implement this principle effectively:Step Number One: Start by understanding your customer journey. Identify touchpoints where AI can enhance the experience or provide useful insights.Step Number Two: Invest in AI tools designed for customer success. These can range from AI-powered CRMs to chatbots and predictive analytics software.Step Number Three: Train your team to use these tools effectively. Ensure they understand how to interpret and act on the insights provided.Step Number Four: Implement AI interventions step by step, measure their impact, and iterate based on results.Step Number Five: Keep your customers informed about how you're using AI to improve their experience. Transparency fosters trust.Step Number Six: Ensure that you're complying with data privacy regulations. Respect for customer data is paramount in this process.Step Number Seven: Stay updated on new developments in AI for customer success. The field is constantly evolving, and what's cutting-edge today may be standard tomorrow.Now, consider these reflection prompts:Prompt Number One: In which areas of your customer journey can AI provide the most value?Prompt Number Two: What challenges do you anticipate in implementing AI for customer success, and how can you mitigate them?Prompt Number Three: How will you measure the success of your AI interventions?Embracing AI in your customer success efforts can provide a competitive edge, resulting in happier customers, higher retention rates, and ultimately, a more successful business. It's time to take the leap and bring the power of AI to your customer success strategies. If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

Welcome to the Pressplay Lifestyle AI-Inspired Podcast. We help Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Startup Founders to learn and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) better, faster, and cheaper to Grow Their Business using the Founders AI Enablement Suite.Today's podcast is based on the principle of leveraging AI to drive business growth. We promise that by harnessing the power of AI, you can improve operational efficiency, make data-driven decisions, and significantly enhance customer experience, leading to an accelerated business growth trajectory.Understanding the power of AI, its relevance in the SaaS landscape, and its potential for enhancing operational efficiency is crucial. AI is no longer a luxury but a necessity to keep pace with the rapidly evolving business landscape. It can automate repetitive tasks, free up valuable time for strategic initiatives, and enable scalability without proportionate increases in resources.AI also empowers data-driven decision-making. With vast amounts of data generated daily, AI can analyze patterns, trends, and correlations, offering insights that inform business strategies. It's like having a crystal ball that reveals the future market trends, helping you stay ahead of the curve.Further, AI has the power to transform customer experience. AI-powered chatbots, for instance, can offer 24/7 customer support, improving service quality while saving costs. Personalized recommendations powered by AI can enhance customer engagement and loyalty, driving up sales.Lastly, the potential of AI to innovate cannot be overlooked. It can generate new ideas, services, and products, fostering a culture of innovation, which is crucial for startup success.Now, to tap into this power, here's a step-by-step playbook.Step Number One: Define your AI strategy aligning it with your business goals. Understand where and how AI can offer maximum value in your operations, decision-making, customer experience, or innovation.Step Number Two: Invest in the right AI tools and technologies. This could be AI software platforms or hiring AI talent.Step Number Three: Implement AI in a phased manner, starting with the most impactful areas. This allows for learning, adjusting, and improving in manageable chunks.Step Number Four: Train your team on using AI tools and interpreting AI insights. This enables widespread adoption and utility.Step Number Five: Continually measure and evaluate the impact of AI on your business metrics. This helps in fine-tuning the approach and maximizing ROI.Step Number Six: Ensure your AI tools are aligned with your data privacy policies and comply with all relevant regulations.Step Number Seven: Stay abreast of AI advancements to continually leverage its growing power.To further reflect on this principle, consider these prompts:Prompt Number One: How can AI add value to your business? Where are the opportunities?Prompt Number Two: What steps can you take to implement AI in your business? What challenges might you face and how can they be overcome?Prompt Number Three: How can you stay ahead of the AI curve, continually leveraging its growing power?Remember, embracing AI is not just about staying relevant. It's about driving your SaaS startup's growth, making better decisions, enhancing customer experiences, and fostering innovation. Harnessing the power of AI is indeed a game-changer. So, don't be left behind, join the AI revolution today! If you would like to be notified when new episodes are released, subscribe here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pressplayinspired/support

In this podcast episode, Joe talks about his experience of building and selling a startup and emphasizes the importance of engaging with multiple buyers to secure the best valuation. He discusses Foundry's two-sided marketplace, attracting high-quality sellers and providing buyers with insights into financial performance. He also talks about streamlining the sign-up process for sellers and automating due diligence. He also discusses Foundry's self-serve platform, transparent pricing, and support services. He mentions lending partners for seller financing and their goal to automate and streamline the M&A process, and much more!TimestampsBuilding and Selling Startups [00:00:22] Joe discusses his journey of building and selling startups, including their experience of selling a previous business and the process of attracting buyers.Engaging with Buyers [00:03:37] Joe talks about his strategy of engaging with potential buyers, including how they reached out to multiple buyers and created competitive tension to secure the best valuation for their company.Sourcing Deals and Attracting Buyers [00:07:44] Joe explains the process of sourcing deals and attracting buyers on their platform, focusing on the importance of having a good product and a supply of high-quality profitable businesses.Streamlining the Due Diligence Process [00:10:36] Joe discusses the current process of due diligence, which involves traditional methods such as in-person meetings and paper questionnaires. They mention their efforts to streamline this process and automate software due diligence.Timeline to Exit [00:11:39] Joe talks about recent deals that have gone through on the platform, with one taking 25 days and another taking five weeks. They mention that the average exit process outside of Foundry's platform typically takes nine to twelve months, highlighting the efficiency of their platform.Valuation and Negotiation [00:17:33] Joe discusses the valuation calculator they have built and the revenue multiples they consider for startups. They emphasize the importance of efficient negotiation and how it can impact the final exit valuation. He also mentions the strategic value that can be captured in a business.[00:20:36] Foundry's self-serve platform and tailored advisory services for business sellers and buyers. Joe discusses how Foundry offers a self-serve platform with additional support when needed, as well as tailored advisory services for businesses of different sizes.[00:21:54] Comparing Foundry's pricing and services to traditional advisory firms. Joe explains how Foundry's pricing is transparent and tailored to business size, unlike traditional advisory firms that have hidden fees and less relevant services.[00:23:38] Discussion on Foundry's funding platform and automation of the M&A process. Joe mentions lending partners and the goal of automating and streamlining the M&A process.Automating the hiring process [00:31:39] Joe discusses the benefits of using platforms like LinkedIn to automate and streamline the hiring process, saving time and hassle for founders.Funding strategy and getting VC investment [00:33:45] Joe talks about their strategy to secure funding from Fuel Ventures and shares advice for founders looking to raise funding, including building a list of prospective investors and leveraging warm introductions.Tips for raising funding and simplifying the introduction process [00:36:55] Joe provides tips for raising funding, including getting feedback on pitch decks, using tools like Bridge, and simplifying the introduction process to make it easy for busy investors.Hiring a founder associate [00:42:54] Joe talks about the benefits of hiring a founder associate from an early stage and how it can...

In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Daniel Bakh, CEO of Fullview, a platform that enables SaaS companies to deliver delightful support that is fast, personable, and scalable. He is also the Host of the Collective Hindsight podcast where accomplished founders and investors share their stories, and was previously the Growth Manager at Contractbook and a Product Evangelist at TwentyThree.Join them as they delve into how Daniel turned his frustration in a customer-facing SaaS role into an entirely new business, why going full-time with Fullview straight away was a very risky but worthwhile move, and why your SaaS product needs a hook for your investors. They also discuss why listening to your customers' problems is one of the most important things you can do as a founder.Guest at a Glance:Name: Daniel BakhAbout Daniel: Daniel Bakh is the CEO of Fullview, a platform that enables SaaS companies to deliver delightful support that is fast, personable, and scalable. He is also the Host of the Collective Hindsight podcast where accomplished founders and investors share their stories, and was previously the Growth Manager at Contractbook and a Product Evangelist at TwentyThree.Daniel on LinkedInFullview on LinkedInFullview's WebsiteTopics we cover:How Fullview saves time for B2B SaaS companiesGoing fulltime from day one and the fundraising processJumping straight into the company: brave or stupid?Pitching the idea to investorsSometimes all you need is a powerpointFiguring out your North StarWhy you should meet with every user of your productVisualizing the design of a feature before actually making itListen to the customers, but focus on their problemsAnd more!

Discover the secrets to scaling a SaaS business with UiPath's CEO & Founder Daniel Dines, and Philippe Botteri, Partner at Accel.   Learn 10 interesting lessons for driving a new category in SaaS to over a billion dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sharing the learnings from the founding of UiPath in 2005 to its present-day success with over a billion dollars in revenue, watch to learn insights into how UiPath has achieved its monumental growth, and how you can apply these strategies to your own SaaS business.   ***** Shipping projects doesn't have to be a mess. Notion combines project management with your docs, knowledge base, and AI. So you can stop jumping between tools, and stop paying too much for them too. Get Notion Projects for free at Notion.com/SAASTR.   Vention provides technology leaders with the top engineering talent they need to accelerate their roadmap, innovate faster and more efficiently, and ultimately catapult their operation to new heights. Vention developers sync with clients' in-house teams, helping them get to market 30 percent faster and saving them more than $600,000 on average. Looking for the edge to outpace your competition? Vention is your partner. Learn more at ventionteams.com.   ***** Want to join the SaaStr community? We're the

Tom Kulzer is the CEO and Founder of AWeber, a company he started in 1998 to guide small businesses in fostering more engaging customer relationships and designing effective email marketing. Tom grew the company from zero to 300,000 clients through his unique take on market strategy and team building. Due to his dedication to building a thriving and unique workplace culture, AWeber has been voted one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work 10 years in a row. In this episode… Bootstrapping can be a formidable method of financing a startup. There are many unknowns and hurdles to overcome, especially when it's your first venture. For SaaS companies, getting your name out there and establishing a demand for your offering is also necessary. Tom Kulzer started AWeber 25 years ago and turned a startup into a reliable software company. His email marketing strategies are already respected, but now he explains how he grew his business from the ground up. In this episode of Ecommerce Wizards Podcast, Guillaume Le Tual invites Tom Kulzer, the Founder and CEO of AWeber, back onto the show to talk about how he nurtured his startup. They touch on the early days, how Tom cultivated his initial audience, and how he established customers. The two also discuss the potential pitfalls of a budding business and finding people to grow with the company.

E24: Today, we're talking to Arvid Kahl, the co-founder of FeedbackPanda, a SaaS startup that was acquired by SureSwift Capital. Arvid shares insights about selling his SaaS business, and then more importantly, his current content strategy, which he seems to be slowly building into another successful business venture, this time as a creator.On this episode, we touch upon a wide range of topics such as the shift in the economic mindset that comes with selling a business for a large sum, Arvid's content strategy, which Arvid sums up as, "adding tiny things that already fit into the existing system."We discuss how his small weekly blog grew rapidly and acquired a massive following, how he deploys the same content to four separate content delivery mechanisms with great success. And finally, how he effectively uses AI as a writing buddy to augment his content tasks.***TOPICS:Bootstrapping Feedback Panda to $55k in MRR (2:13)Selling Feedback Panda for "Life Changing Amount" of Money (5:12)How Selling Feedback Panda Changed His Approach to Work (7:23)How Arvid Started Writing Online (8:58)Why Arvid Backdated His Content on His Blog (10:00)How Arvid Boosted His Credibility Online (12:13)How Arvid Started His Newsletter (15:33)Why Having a Regular Cadence For Your Newsletter is Important (16:40)How Arvid Launched His Podcast (18:33)Arvid's Process for Content Distribution (19:00)How Arvid's New Podcast Format Accelerated His Podcast Growth (22:17)How Arvid Sources New Content Ideas (23:00)Arvid' Most Popular Podcast Episodes and Why (24:25)How Arvid Uses ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (26:26)***LINKS:Episode 22 - Newsletter Success Launch Plan: 4 Effective Strategies to Kickstart Your NewsletterEpisode 23 - Grow Your Newsletter Fast: Secrets to Skyrocketing Your SubscribersArvid's Podcast: The Bootstrapped FounderFollow Arvid on TwitterJOIN: First Class Founders Premium MembershipDOWNLOAD: Hyper-Visuals For Our Episodes (Free)***FOLLOW / REVIEW:- Follow - Leave 5-star review***CONNECT W/ YONG-SOO:- X- Threads- LinkedIn- Newsletter***First Class Founders is a show for indie hackers, bootstrapped founders, CEOs, solopreneurs, content creators, startup entrepreneurs, and SaaS startups covering topics like build in public, audience growth, product marketing, scaling up, side hustles, holding company, etc. Past guests include Arvid Kahl, Tyler Denk, Noah Kagan, Clint Murphy, Jay Abraham, Andrew Gazdecki, Matt McGarry, Nick Huber, Khe Hy, and more. Episode you might like:Future of Newsletters with Tyler Denk, Founder & CEO at BeehiivFrom Zero to 100K Subscribers: How to Grow Your Newsletter like a Pro with Newsletter Growth Expert Matt McGarry...

Richard Fenton is a speaker, coach, and author of the bestselling book Go for No!. His latest book is "When They Say No: The Definitive Guide for Handling Rejection in Sales. Show Notes: https://saasclub.io/347 Join Email List: Get weekly SaaS learnings, new podcast episodes, and actionable insights right in your inbox: https://saasclub.io/email/ Join Community: SaaS Club is the community for early-stage SaaS founders and entrepreneurs: https://saasclub.co/join

Mathew Cagney is the CEO of Renewtrak, a platform that manages the renewal process for global tech companies like VMware and Lenovo. Show Notes: https://saasclub.io/345 Join Email List: Get weekly SaaS learnings, new podcast episodes, and actionable insights right in your inbox: https://saasclub.io/email/ Join Community: SaaS Club is the community for early-stage SaaS founders and entrepreneurs: https://saasclub.co/join

Geoff Roberts is the co-founder of Outseta, all-in-one membership software that makes it easier to build SaaS products, membership sites, and online communities. Show Notes: https://saasclub.io/339 Join Email List: Get weekly SaaS learnings, new podcast episodes, and actionable insights right in your inbox: https://saasclub.io/email/ Join Community: SaaS Club is the community for early-stage SaaS founders and entrepreneurs: https://saasclub.co/join

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