Raju Patel

Founder and CEO of eShow, a long-running event management SaaS company focused on complex association events; built the business profitably and self-funded over 25+ years to 125 employees and $10M+ ARR.

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Nov 28, 2025 • 60min

#172: Why Long-Term Bootstrapping Still Works in Event Mgt. SaaS - Raju Patel

Raju Patel, the Founder and CEO of eShow, shares insights from his 25+ years in the event management SaaS industry. He explains how he built a niche focusing on complex association events, enabling steady growth without big bets. Raju discusses the evolution of his platform, emphasizing passion over profit, and the importance of deep modular features. He reflects on transforming from a founder-doer to a CEO, highlighting challenges like churn and the impact of COVID. Raju also reveals plans for hybrid events and integrating AI into their systems.

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