I wish I could be superhuman, but I’m not. SaaS founder talk with Alina Vandenberghe

As an entrepreneur, you’ll never be quite happy with your growth. While this statement may not be a universal one, it’s all about Alina Vandenberghe, the Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Chili Piper. In the 25th episode of the Growth Podcast, we embark on her career track — from her internship to propelling a company to a near-billion-dollar valuation. Join us to explore Alina’s entrepreneurial journey, as well as to delve into how 2023 has unfolded so far and what to expect in the future.

In this podcast, you’ll:

🔹 Gain Alina’s business insights and her thoughts on the rapid development of AI
🔹 Find out the founder’s perspective on layoffs and why they are truly painful for both parties involved
🔹 Explore effective tools that help employees to grow and develop their skills
🔹 Understand the importance of fostering effective communication and how it contributes to successful collaboration
🔹 Discover the French-Romanian approach to family life and building the business together

Key moments:
0:00 Intro
1:56 AI development: business and personal impacts
8:24 Navigating the inevitable pressure of AI
10:50 AI integration in the martech landscape
12:38 Pursuing sustainability in business
15:02 Balancing ambition: between never being satisfied and valuing achievements
19:08 Tackling the layoff wave of 2023: strategies and insights
25:17 Effective communication and engagement in fully remote teams
31:14 Fostering cross-functional communication in teams
32:34 Managing transition turbulence in company growth: adapting to new realities
43:24 Career growth: practical tips
45:45 Unraveling the components of happiness
49:48 Ways to restore energy
50:26 Embracing hedonism: finding beauty in the moment
53:11 Cultural differences
56:54 Defining 'Home'
59:47 The dynamics of personal change
1:03:21 Spotlight on SaaS technology: key shifts and highlights

🔗 Make sure to catch all our episodes in this playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VmEkaROwZo8a7bGzpQ01uPDHF4PaDGl

Stay connected with us:
👉 Alina Vandenberghe
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav

👉 Michael Maximoff
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-maximoff/
Michael’s newsletter From Zero To Agency Hero https://www.fromzerotoagencyhero.com/

👉 Belkins
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/belkins/
Website https://belkins.io/contact-us

Contact Belkins at https://belkins.io/contact-us to begin your outbound journey 🚀