The brutal truth about SaaS nobody tells you.

Here’s the thing: I’m about to share all the reasons why you should never, ever start a software business.

And yes, I’m fully aware that I’m talking to an audience of software founders. This is somewhat sarcastic, somewhat ironic twist on the great things about entrepreneurship. And the problems you'll face.

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