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SaaS District

Akeel Jabber | Horizen Capitalhorizencapital.com
Top Startup and SaaS Podcast for Startup Founders, Entrepreneurs and Investors. Learn how to optimize your growth strategy a SaaS startup entrepreneur from beta all the way to exit. We cover topics such as raising capital, acquisitions, leadership, B2B sales, growth marketing, scaling, hiring, M&A, conversion optimization, productivity, bootstrapping, venture capital, private equity, and innovation. By sharing industry lead expertise, we want you to implement the best-proven tactics to help you scale your SaaS company. Top Podcast Industry Nominations: - 13 Best SaaS Marketing Podcasts | SaaS Marketer - Top SaaS Podcasts for 2021 | Beamer - Top 25 SaaS Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 | Feedspot - Best 26 SaaS & Subscriptions Podcasts to Listen to in 2021 | 2Checkout - Best 26 SaaS & Subscriptions Podcasts to Listen to in 2021 | KlintMarketing
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Episodes

How Tech Founders Can Successfully List on the Stock Exchange with Peter Goldstein #234

Peter Goldstein is the Founder and CEO of Exchange Listing, a capital markets advisory firm specializing in helping emerging growth companies list on major stock exchanges such as NASDAQ and NYSE. Peter has over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker, and strategic advisor. He has successfully led IPOs, uplistings, mergers, and private placements across a range of industries. Through Exchange Listing, he guides companies through the complex go-public process with a focus on...

May 19, 202540 minSeason 2Ep. 234

Leadership Mindset: Building High Performance Teams while Maintaining Cultural Integrity with David Anderson #233

David Anderson is a global business leader with extensive experience as a C-level executive, board member, advisor, and executive coach at DWA Leadership.. He specializes in building high-performing teams, fostering a winning leadership mindset, and helping organizations navigate the complexities of growth as well as innovation. David has a strong entrepreneurial background and has served on numerous boards, including as chair, bringing forward-thinking strategies to both non-profits and busines...

Jan 09, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 233

Creating Custom Digital Funnels to Raising Capital for your SaaS with Jagger Lucé #232

Jagger Lucé is the Head of Sales at Valynt Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in paid advertising, video production, copywriting, graphic design, and AI-driven automation. At Valynt, have created a revolutionizing capital raising solution through innovative digital marketing funnels, including Series A - Series D advertising campaigns. Valynt Digital's forward-thinking approach eliminates cold calling through advanced automation solutions powered by artificial intellig...

Apr 05, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 232

Path to Acquisition: Insights from Weebly & Vurb with Ryan Glasgow #231

Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Sprig, a user experience measurement tool suite used by top companies such as Paypal, Coinbase, Figma, and Peloton. Since founding the company in 2019, Sprig has raised $90M, achieving a valuation of $330M. He has a proven track record in scaling SaaS startups like Weebly (acquired by Square) and Vurb (acquired by Snapchat). In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Journey from Entrepreneurship to SaaS Acquisitions 07:56 - Getting Innovations Insights from U...

Mar 22, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 231

Scaling a SaaS company with ZERO Marketing Budget with Leopold van Oosten #230

Leo is the Founder and CEO at Amsterdam Standard, a technology partner who specializes in software development, IT staffing, and user interface design, the company provides dedicated nearshore teams, UX/UI interface design services, and agile software development for projects emphasizing agility. With over two decades of professional experience Leopold is a seasoned expert in scaling development teams and sourcing top tech talent. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Journey from Enth...

Mar 15, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 230

The Intersection and Future Trends of SaaS, AI, and Hospitality with Luca Zambello #229

Luca Zambello is the co-founder and CEO of Jurny, an AI-driven property management solution which is reshaping short-term rental and hotel operations. He is a recognized expert in artificial intelligence and a serial entrepreneur, founding Jurny in 2019 in order to simplify and make AI and automation accessible for all hospitality businesses, including small Airbnb hosts to large hotel chains. Luca is also an Advisory Board Member for Entertainment and Hospitality Management at California State ...

Mar 08, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 229

How to Build an effective GTM and Partnership Program for Your SaaS with Barrett King #228

Barrett King is the Sr. Director of Revenue at New Breed, a HubSpot's top solutions partner, on a mission to help unlock meaningful growth. He is a highly motivated leader with over a decade of experience in building partnerships and executing go-to-market strategies for SaaS companies. His expertise includes creating and implementing sales and marketing plans for improving customer engagement and retention. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Introduction to New Breed 03:15 - Workin...

Mar 01, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 228

How to Build an Unbreakable SaaS Business Scaling Beyond $10k in MRR with Matt Verlaque #227

Matt Verlaque serves as the COO at SaaS Academy, a premier training hub for B2B SaaS entrepreneurs, where they specialize in playbooks, templates, and lessons tailored for the SaaS world. The academy provides both business solutions as well as personal growth coaching. Matt also leads the Growth Accelerator program, helping early founders scale beyond $10k in MRR. Beyond his professional role, Matt is a dedicated family man, an upcoming author set to release his first book in 2024. He is also th...

Feb 23, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 227

Looking for Guidance for Businesses on Security Policy Development With your SaaS with Kyle Jones #226

Kyle Jones is the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at Rhymetec, cloud security company that delivers cutting-edge cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy solutions to contemporary SaaS enterprises. Kyle is a dedicated cybersecurity analyst who’s expertise particularly shines in aligning SaaS cloud structures with industry benchmarks and regulations. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Key Considerations for Cybersecurity Development 04:41 - Key Threats to Stay Mindful Of 06:35 - Bala...

Feb 16, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 226

How to Establish Authority & Build a Loyal Audience as a Tech Leader with Yaniv Zaid #225

Dr. Yaniv Zaid, also known as "Dr. Persuasion," is a lawyer and economist, provider of business and media consulting to companies and organizations, and a requested and highly experienced lecturer on the topic of improvement of speaking, marketing and persuasion abilities. He's also a No. 1 best-selling author on Amazon with his latest 21st century Sales Bible, economist and advocate, and active as business and media consultant to government ministries, private firms and public organizations. In...

Feb 09, 202440 minSeason 2Ep. 225

Going From $0 to $30M ARR and 3x Your Sales Performers Using AI with Ryan Staley #224

Ryan is the Founder & CEO at Whale Boss, a cutting edge consultancy designed around providing fast results vs. billable hours. Ryan helps CEO’s or Revenue Leaders implement a 7-8 figure sales system in 3 months based on the principles that grew a business unit from 0- $30M ARR while adding $30M+ in capital revenue (with ONLY 4 Sales people and without lead generation.) In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Scaling Tech Company to $30M ARR in 5.5 Years with 4 Reps 04:29 - Key Steps ...

Jan 26, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 224

Exploring Investing, Trends and Fundraising in 2024 with Michael Treskow #223

Michael is a Partner at Eight Roads Ventures based out of London, where they’re focused on venture and growth investments in technology companies across Europe and Israel. Previously, Michael invested in technology companies at Accel in London, and Warburg Pincus both in San Francisco and New York. He received a BA from Yale University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Eight Roads Ventures' Investing Focus Today 03:37 - How ...

Jan 19, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 223

Bootstrapping to $3M ARR and Embracing Outcome-Based Pricing with Stefan Debois #222

Stefan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pointerpro, a software platform to create your own online assessments with auto-generated personalized reports. It helps you turn your expertise into a tool that delivers personalized advice at scale. Before founding Pointerpro, Stefan worked for 15 years in several consulting companies as a consultant, project manager, and account manager. He has contributed to Entrepreneur, Capterra, CrazyEgg, mainly in the areas of entrepreneurship and digital marketing. In...

Jan 12, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 222

Mastering The Art of Marketing Through Storytelling with Jarie Bolander #221

Jarie is the founder of Story-Driven, a company that utilizes storytelling techniques to accelerate brand awareness and generate leads for B2B businesses. With a proven track record in startups, Jarie has successfully raised over $10 million in funding and played a key role in a $750M exit. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Jarie's Engineer Journey to Marketing 04:15 - Storytelling in B2B Brand Awareness and Lead Generation 07:44 - B2B Marketers' Hesitation with Storytelling Strate...

Jan 05, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 221

Investing Trends, Niches, and Success Stories with AlbionVC with Robert Whitby-Smith #220

Robert is a Partner at Albion VC, an independent investment firm that backs visionary founders with long-term capital and scale-up expertise. With £1 billion of venture funds invested in 50+ companies, Robert focuses on deeptech and B2B software startups. His extensive experience in corporate finance and board-level work allows him to provide strategic guidance on everything from culture to fundraising. Some of his current supported companies include Academia, Accelex, Brytlyt, Diffblue, Convert...

Dec 15, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 220

How to Maintain the Balance Between System-Relevent vs Human-Centricity as an Entrepreneur with Michaell Magrutsche #219

Michaell is the Creativity-Awareness Educator at MICHAELLM.com. He holds the role of Wisdom Art Awareness Coach & hosts his own podcast show called The Smart of Art Podcast. Michaell showcases a unique blend of talents and expertise and advocates for unlocking individual potential. His transformative journey from feeling like an outcast to embracing humanity defines his commitment. With six books, including "The Smart of Art," he will be sharing keys to a 60% more fulfilled life, navigating ...

Dec 01, 202355 minSeason 2Ep. 219

Empowering Startup Leaders for Success and Resilience with Kenneth Berger #218

Kenneth Berger is the Executive Coach at Kenneth Berger Coaching with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He's empowered leaders from startups like Typeform, Dribbble, and Fastly, guiding them to tackle challenges, combat burnout, and achieve their desired life paths. Serving as a trusted confidant to multiple CEOs, Kenneth equips them with the tools to succeed in the dynamic tech world. With a wealth of experience in technology, Kenneth's mission is to assist startup leaders in...

Nov 24, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 218

Active Campaign CMO: Integration, Automation and Marketing Insights to Scale to $165M ARR

Shay Howe is the Chief Marketing Officer at ActiveCampaign, a cloud-based email and CRM automation platform with 185,000 customers worldwide and secured $360 million in funding through three rounds. He's a product leader with a design and engineering background. Before ActiveCampaign, Shay served as Vice President of Product at Belly and Yello, overseeing product strategy and design. He led product teams at high-growth companies like Groupon and advised at Techstars, Lightbank, and Prota venture...

Oct 13, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 217

Navigating Venture Capital, AI, and Innovation in Q4 2023 with Anupam Rastogi #216

Anupam Rastogi is a General Partner at Emergent Ventures, which focuses on seed and early-stage ventures, investing in transformative AI-powered SaaS and enterprise infrastructure companies. They invest at pre-seed, seed, seed+, and post-seed rounds across enterprise and B2B software, including Application SaaS, Cloud, Data, Infra, Security, Vertical SaaS and Dev Tools. Over the past decade, Anupam has led or played a substantive role in over 20 successful technology investments globally, rangin...

Oct 06, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 216

Empowering Your Sales Journey Through Confidence with Wesleyne Whittaker

Wesleyne is the Founder of Transformed Sales: A Sales training and consulting firm focused on the STEM industries. She's a chemist turned sales coach, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their professional aspirations. With a background in chemistry and success as a top international salesperson, she founded Transformed Sales to guide aspiring leaders in honing their skills and achieving remarkable results. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Former Chemist's Journey to Internat...

Sep 22, 202330 minSeason 2Ep. 215

How to Leverage AI for Your Digital Content Marketing with Andy Crestodina #214

Andy Crestodina is the co-founder and CMO of Orbit Media Studios, a digital agency based in Chicago. He has over 18 years of experience where he's advised 1000+ businesses on digital marketing. Andy speaks at major marketing conferences, contributes to prominent marketing blogs, and also hosts the Content Matters podcast. His extensive writing covers content marketing, SEO, social media, and analytics. Andy presents 50-70 times annually and authored "Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook f...

Sep 01, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 214

The CEO's Impact on Sales & Overall Business Leadership with Alice Heiman #213

Alice Heiman is renowned for elevating B2B sales and increasing valuation for high-growth companies. She collaborates with CEOs and sales leaders to develop strategies that energize sales teams, secure new business, and nurture existing accounts. As the host of "Sales Talk for CEOs," her podcast inspires businesses to reach their full potential. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Accelerating Sales with CEO Collaboration 07:45 - CEO Involvement in Sales and Customer Understanding 13...

Aug 18, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 213

High Performance Selling and Building a Business with John Barrows #212

John Barrows is the CEO of JB Sales Training, the go-to sales training for the world's top sales forces, dedicated to helping individuals become the highest-paid sellers in any given room. Throughout his +25 years career, he has held diverse roles in the industry, acquiring extensive knowledge and expertise in sales strategies. By sharing his wealth of experiences, he strives to uplift and empower sales professionals, aiming to elevate the sales profession as a whole. Currently, as the founder o...

Aug 04, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 212

The Power of Human Connection In Community Building and Sales with Jen Allen-Knuth

Jen Allen-Knuth is the Head of Community Growth at Lavender, an AI email assistant that helps you write better emails faster, double replies, and save time. Together, they are providing comprehensive tools and guidance for crafting compelling sales emails. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Embracing Vulnerability's Unique Superpower in Sales 05:06 - The Sales Influence of Emotional Content Connections 08:59 - AI-Enhanced Email Efficiency in Sales 13:37 - Jen's Favorite AI Tools for...

Jul 28, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 211

Unleashing Big Results on a Limited Ad Spend with Mason Cosby #210

Mason Cosby is the Director of Demand Generation at Sales Assembly, a leading organization that offers Elevated Learning & Development for GTM Teams, where he leads the development of impactful B2B programs. His journey in sales and marketing began as a means to pursue flexibility for seminary studies. In addition to his role at Sales Assembly, Mason hosts "The Marketing Ladder" podcast and serves as a GTM Ambassador at GTM Partners, solidifying his influence in the marketing community. In t...

Jun 30, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 210

Strategies for Success in Social Selling Through LinkedIn with Nicholas Thickett #209

Nicholas Thickett is the Co Host at the B2B Power Hour, a space to connect with others in B2B marketing + sales space, where they share their experiments on social selling, ABSD, cold email, AI, SEP's, Async video, virtual events and more. With an expansive archive of 160+ podcast episodes, takeaways and articles, they help sales and marketing professionals thrive in a world dominated by outdated playbooks and old-school tactics. Nicholas is also the Managing Partner at Alignd, Marketing & P...

Jun 16, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 209

Data-Driven Strategies for Hiring Excellence and Retaining Top Talent with Neha Naik #208

Neha Naik is the Founder and CEO of RecruitGyan, a human resources company specializing in recruitment consulting, business staffing, and interview preparation with a focus on technology startups. Neha accelerates company growth by attracting top talent and motivating investors. She is an official member of the Forbes Business Council and has founded multiple ventures, including RG, The Sleepy Cub, Creative Arc, and Triad partners. Neha is an expert in career planning, recruitment, a certified s...

Jun 02, 202330 minSeason 2Ep. 208

How to Launch Your Startup Business with Limited Resources with Melissa Kwan #207

Melissa Kwan is the Co-founder and CEO of eWebinar, a revolutionary SaaS company that helps people automate repetitive webinars and achieve a better work-life balance. With over twelve years of experience in startups and three successful companies built without venture capital backing, Melissa is a revenue-driven founder specializing in sales and business development. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Prioritizing Sales Efforts Being A Bootstrapped Company 04:36 - Leveraging Free M...

Apr 21, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 207

Why First Impressions Matter When it Comes to Onboarding with Peter Ord #206

Peter Ord is the Founder and CEO of GuideCX®, a leading provider of client onboarding and implementation tools for SaaS companies. With a focus on delivering value faster to clients, they offer advanced solutions that help project managers and client success teams invite, guide, and engage their customers. Peter's vision is to empower businesses to create a truly customer-centric onboarding experience that leaves a lasting impression, becoming the top choice for companies looking to enhance thei...

Mar 25, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 206

Building, Scaling and Fundraising A SaaS Company with Sufian Chowdhury #205

Sufian is the Founder & CEO of Kinetik, Where they offer a suite of products and API solutions to organizations in the non-emergency medical transportation industry to streamline and automate billing. Through their platform, they help streamline day-to-day operations for brokers, managed care organizations, and local transportation providers. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Founding Of Kinetik 05:54 - Why Sufian Turned Down a Major Ride Share Deal 07:34 - Working With Health ...

Mar 17, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 205
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