Rogue Startups RS340: Is AI Killing SaaS w/ Tim Schumacher
In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig sits down with founder and entrepreneur Tim Schumacher to discuss his insights on AI, the future of SaaS, and what makes a company successful.
In 2001, Tim co-founded Sedo.com, the world's largest domain marketplace. Since selling the company, he’s been active as an Entrepreneur and/or Investor in various start-ups, such as Eyeo (makers of Adblock Plus), Ecosia, Hitfox, Aklamio, Miomente, PiwikPro, BasicThinking, Home, Zolar, Joblift, SaaS.group, and others.
Highlights from Craig and Tim’s conversation:
- The future of SaaS keeps founders up at night
- Using artificial intelligence to analyze feedback and company metrics for smarter decision-making
- How to make your data, and your customers' data, available across multiple platforms and environments
- What impact will AI and automation have on the economy and the future of work?
- Why are some in the SaaS industry still hesitant to adopt AI, and what are their fears?
- Key factors that drive business growth and longevity.
- Product-Market Fit vs Founder-Market Fit: Understanding the difference and why both matter.
- Starting a business at the intersection between climate tech and AI
- Remote work vs in-office culture: How the workplace dynamic is evolving in the age of digital transformation.
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