

404: Perseverance in SaaS: Navigating Pivots, Exits, and New Ventures - with Jake Stein
Jul 25, 2024
Jake Stein, CEO of Common Paper, shares his entrepreneurial journey, pivots from RJ Metrics to Common Paper, challenges in launching the platform, and strategies for B2B customer acquisition. Topics include validating ideas through customer development, providing free products for customer acquisition, and the importance of focusing on immediate value for customers in SaaS.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Discussing a Warren Buffett quote and introducing Common Paper for B2B software companies
04:03 • 2min
From RJ Metrics to Common Paper: A Journey in SaaS and Data Analytics
05:59 • 19min
Comparison between Digital Signature Products and Specialized Software for B2B Contracts
24:30 • 2min
Validation through Customer Development and Market Challenges
26:36 • 17min
Providing Ungated Free Products for Customer Acquisition
43:32 • 20min
Reflections on Meditation Practice and Entrepreneurial Journey with Insights on Common Paper
01:03:16 • 2min