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Startups For the Rest of Us
Episode 703 | The Accidental SaaS Entrepreneur
Mar 5, 2024
Jordan Hansen, founder of Cobalt Intelligence, shares his unexpected path to becoming a SaaS entrepreneur. He discusses how his company automates verification for alternative lending using public data via API. Jordan reflects on the emotional shift from corporate life to self-employment and highlights the importance of community and mentorship from TinySeed. The conversation also touches on navigating product-market fit, the challenges of content creation, and why focusing on revenue over subscriber count is key for startup success.
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- Jordan Hansen's unexpected transition from engineer to SaaS entrepreneur emphasizes that personal interests can lead to substantial career opportunities.
- The essential role of community and mentorship in Jordan's journey highlights how supportive networks can foster confidence and guide business growth.
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The Accidental SaaS Journey
Jordan Hansen, the founder of Cobalt Intelligence, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey somewhat unintentionally. Initially working at Lenovo, Jordan was a senior engineer who created web scraping content as a hobby, not intending to launch a SaaS product. However, following a series of successful projects and public engagements showcasing his work, demand for his services increasingly led him towards building a software as a service (SaaS) company. This unexpected turn highlights how opportunities can arise from personal interests and hobbies, ultimately shaping one’s career path.
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