SaaS Buyers' Club Founder mindsets for scaling and fundraising with Aryuna Merdygeeva
In this SaaS Buyers' Club Episode 39, your host, Software as a Service (SaaS) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyer Omeed Tabiei from Optimist Legal interviews Aryuna Merdygeeva.
Aryuna, a former venture-backed startup co-founder, joins the discussion. Ayjuna now aids founders in scaling, fundraising, and overcoming mindset blocks.
Dive into the importance of mindset work and how it influences business growth.
Aryuna shares heartfelt stories of founders facing subconscious beliefs that impede their success.
Learn practical exercises and insights to help founders unlock their potential.
Discover common challenges like giving up control, avoidance, and the crucial aspect of building trust and relationships with investors and customers.
If you want to understand the intersection of mindset and entrepreneurship, this conversation is a must-watch.
Tune in for actionable advice and strategies!
00:00 Introduction to SaaS Buyers Club
00:39 Meet Aryuna: Helping Founders Scale and Overcome Mindset Blocks
01:11 The Importance of Mindset in Business Success
03:22 Therapists vs. Coaches: Understanding the Difference
08:05 Common Challenges Founders Face
12:04 Why Founders Should Care About Mindset
17:43 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming Mindset Blocks
21:09 The Role of a Coach in Guiding Founders
26:24 Practical Tools for Scaling and Fundraising
28:00 Building Relationships: The Key to Success
28:28 Connecting on a Personal Level
28:48 Understanding Your Prospect's Experience
29:07 The Importance of Trust in Fundraising
33:03 Avoiding the Curse of the Expert
34:18 The Process of Working with Founders
36:30 Addressing Control Issues
40:08 Exercises for Self-Awareness
44:47 The Power of Feedback
50:38 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Follow the Guest: Aryuna Merdygeeva
► https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryuna-merdygeeva/
► https://www.instagram.com/aryuna_mer/
Follow the Host: Omeed Tabiei
► https://www.linkedin.com/in/Omeed-Tabiei
► https://www.facebook.com/omeedt
►https://www.instagram.com/saasbizlawyer
How to reach Optimist Legal about your SaaS M&A transaction to explore working with us
► https://www.optimistlegal.com
►Omeed@OptimistLegal.com
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About Optimist Legal:
Optimist Legal is a SaaS corporate and business focused law firm with extensive experience in M&A. When you work with Optimist Legal for your next SaaS M&A transaction, you can rest assured that you're working with diligent experts that are going to get you the best deal possible.