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RS340: Is AI Killing SaaS w/ Tim Schumacher

Mar 19, 2025
43:00

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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