#86 Exploring the XaaS Model with Blaine Mathieu, Advisory Partner with Momenta

Blaine Mathieu has had a long and successful career as a CEO, CMO, and CPO at public and private software and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) companies. Most recently, Blaine was the CMO and CPO at VANTIQ - a platform for creating the next generation of real-time industrial applications using AI and IoT.  Currently, Mr. Mathieu currently serves as Advisory Partner with Momenta Partners to help drive the growth of startups to medium sized innovators in Digital Industry. Blaine has been a critical hand in helping build immense growth in both private software companies and public technology juggernauts.  Mr. Mathieu currently serves as Advisory Partner with Momenta Partners to help drive the growth of startups to medium sized innovators in Digital Industry. In our conversation, we discussed companies shifting to a XaaS model - or "anything" as-a-Service - and how emerging technologies are enablers of these new business models that weren’t nearly as possible before. In addition, we briefly touch on the impact of COVID-19 and how relative the XaaS model will be going forward in our new normal. This podcast is essential listening for startups who are looking for insights on growing their business and exploring new solutions. Blaine's extensive knowledge in digital and innovative business models provide an outline on how to strategize for the future.