Episode 672 | Bootstrapping, Building, Buying, and Selling SaaS Companies
Startups For the Rest of Us
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Navigating the SaaS Landscape: From Launch to Exit
This chapter covers the evolution of Zoom Shift, a SaaS tool for hourly employees, and the decision-making process surrounding its sale amid the competitive SaaS market and challenges posed by COVID-19. The speakers explore the emotional and strategic complexities of selling a profitable business versus pursuing growth, reflecting on personal experiences that illuminate the journey of founders post-sale. They emphasize the importance of taking time for self-reflection after an exit, contrasting the restlessness and identity shifts experienced by founders with the financial pressures of different business models.
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