The SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & Entrepreneurship

Vlad Gozman, co-founder and CEO of involve.me, talks about bootstrapping their no-code SaaS to 7-figures. The podcast covers topics such as the challenges of transitioning from agency work, the importance of planning for the worst, the origins of involve.me, building a form builder, acquiring customers, quickfire questions on business advice and productivity tools, ideas for B2B ventures, and personal interests in rap music and hosting TEDx conferences.

James Evans, co-founder and CEO of CommandBar, shares his journey in building a successful SaaS business. He discusses using product demonstration to show value and assess fit, the struggles and challenges of founders, book recommendations, and the benefits of angel investing.

Brett Martin, co-founder of Kumospace, shares the journey of the virtual office platform, customer acquisition strategies, pivoting into a productivity suite, using TikTok for growth marketing, and the conference playbook approach for acquiring customers. Also, learn about valuable CRM software and website hosting services for SaaS startups.

George Richardson, co-founder and CEO of AeroCloud, discusses their journey of pivot and persistence in building their airport management software. Topics include their unique background as a race car driver, raising funding, the importance of customer empathy in sales, and the challenges and sacrifices of being a founder.

Michael Kamleitner, founder and CEO of Walls.io and Swat.io, shares his journey as a bootstrap solo founder, growing his businesses to over $10 million in annual revenue. He discusses the challenges of managing two separate products, positioning them in crowded markets, and the struggles of being a solo founder. He emphasizes the importance of meaningful networking, the love for Greece, and the support of friends and family.

Thejo Kote, founder and CEO of Airbase, discusses starting as a solo founder, validating the problem, navigating competition, and creating a valuable community for finance professionals.

Greg Smith, co-founder and CEO of Thinkific, discusses the challenges and growth of their online course platform. Topics include transitioning from lawyer to founder, finding customers, the creator economy, payment processing, and personal passions.

John Griffin, co-founder of M3ter, discusses challenges faced by software companies in implementing usage-based pricing and how they created M3ter. They explore different types of customers, debate launching too soon or waiting too long, highlight the success of content marketing for SaaS company Meter, and discuss challenges of outbound outreach and leadership.

Itai Sadan, CEO of Duda, talks about the challenges faced by his company in the early stages, their significant deal with AT&T, strategies for acquiring customers, and their decision to pivot. He also discusses the inspiration behind the name 'Duda', the challenges they faced in getting investor meetings, and their shift to target web professionals. The podcast concludes with quick fire questions, insights from the speaker, and information on how to contact him or check out Duda.

Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges faced after selling the majority stake. They talk about simplifying government funding application, building a business through failing, and the challenges of growth and hiring senior executives.