In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben welcomes Adam Weber, CEO and founder at Pestiq. Adam discusses his diverse entrepreneurial background and how he transitioned from owning a pest control business to founding a SaaS company. He shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of building a performance analytics dashboard for the pest control industry, the decision to raise funding, and the crucial focus on customer feedback and onboarding. Listeners will gain valuable perspec...
Feb 03, 2024•26 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben sits down with special guest Shai Gabay, the co-founder and CEO of TrustMi. Shai shares the fascinating story of his background, from his early days disassembling electronic devices to his time in the Israeli intelligence corp and his transition into the world of cybersecurity and fintech. He goes on to discuss the innovative products and services that TrustMi offers, focusing on solving the problem of B2B payment fraud. Shai also delves into...
Feb 01, 2024•26 min
Hello listeners, welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. I'm your host, Ben, and today, Dave Campbell, co-founder and CEO of Tropic, is here with us. Dave's eclectic background shaped his understanding of intricate procurement problems, leading to the inception of Tropic, a cutting-edge procurement platform turning heads in the SaaS world. In this episode, we dive into how Tropic's keen focus on customer health scores and engagement drives retention and growth. We'll uncover the strategies that have at...
Jan 30, 2024•36 min
Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to host Kaj Seeste, the co-founder and CEO, and Greg Milliken, the president of the US business, from Saashop as our guests. We delve into their journey, discussing topics such as SaaS spend management, international expansion, and strategic fundraising. Get ready to explore how Saashop is revolutionizing software procurement and billing and evolving into a trusted advisor in the industry. Join us for a...
Jan 25, 2024•28 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben sits down with Mark Chung, co-founder and CEO of Verdigris, to discuss their energy intelligence platform. Mark shares his journey from his background in electrical engineering to founding Verdigris in 2012 and the challenges of balancing a hardware and software business model. He provides insights into the company's recent $10 million funding, their go-to-market strategy, lessons learned from their journey, and their focus on metrics such as...
Jan 23, 2024•22 min
Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, where your host Ben explores the intersections of sports, technology, and finance. Today's guest, Jason Syversen, brings his cyber security acumen to the sports industry with his venture, Sports Physio. Utilizing AI to transform how sports stats and highlights are created, Jason shares his hands-on approach to fundraising and the power of genuine investor relationships. In this episode, we dive into his entrepreneurial strategies for achieving ...
Jan 18, 2024•30 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben sits down with Matias Mäenpää, co-founder of Videobot, to discuss his journey in the SaaS world. Matias shares his background starting in sales and eventually becoming a CEO and co-founder of a company that was later acquired. He then delves into the concept behind Videobot, a platform that offers interactive video solutions for websites. Matias shares the use cases for Videobot and sheds light on their go-to-market strategies and seed round fund...
Jan 16, 2024•19 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we explore the intersection of technology, finance, and innovation in the world of software as a service. Today, we have an exciting episode featuring Amber Nigam, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Basys AI. In this engaging conversation, Amber shares insights into his remarkable journey from a background in computer science and data science to founding BasysAI, a company focused on revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Amber delves into the unique produ...
Jan 11, 2024•22 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Alisa Patotskaya, founder and CEO of Immersive Fox. Alisa shares her journey as a tech entrepreneur, discussing her background in AI and computer science, as well as her experience with startups. She highlights the innovative products and services offered by Immersive Fox, which utilizes generative AI technology to personalize video content for customer communication and sales. Alisa also offers valuable insi...
Jan 09, 2024•18 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Janis Zech, CEO and co-founder of Weflow, to discuss his background and the exciting journey of his company. Janis shares how Weflow originated from his observation of data quality issues in CRM systems and the challenges sales teams face. He talks about the products and services Weflow offers, as well as their focus on revenue intelligence. The conversation delves into the recent seed round of funding, the importance ...
Jan 06, 2024•22 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we are excited to feature Sean Trevaskis and Enver Sorkun, the co-founders of Growdash, a company specializing in analytics and business intelligence solutions for restaurants. Host Ben dives into an in-depth conversation with Sean and Enver to learn about their backgrounds, the products and services Growdash offers, their ideal customer profile, geographic focus, team size, fundraising journey, key metrics, and plans for the future. Join us as w...
Jan 04, 2024•23 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben invites Farokh Shahabi, co-founder and CEO of Formaloo, to share his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of SaaS and no-code application development. Farokh discusses his background as a serial entrepreneur and the inception of Formaloo as his third startup, offering a no-code collaboration platform for businesses to create applications without the need for coding. He provides an in-depth look at the product and services offer...
Jan 03, 2024•25 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben welcomes Chris Priebe, the founder of Zelt. Chris shares his background, starting as an investment banker and later becoming a partner at a venture firm. He then delves into the products and services offered by Zelt, focusing on providing companies with a platform for managing HR, IT, and financial operations. Ben and Chris discuss the champion of Zelt's product within companies, the various features and use cases, including onboarding and of...
Dec 21, 2023•21 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Brittany Harris, CEO and co-founder of Qualis Flow, a B2B software platform aiming to transform the engineering and construction industry through real-time data capture and analytics. Brittany discusses her journey from civil engineer to first-time founder, the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry, and the exciting developments at Qualis Flow. From hitting the 1 million ARR mark to raising a 7.2 mi...
Dec 19, 2023•18 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, our host Ben speaks with Blake Hall, founder and CEO of ID.me. Blake shares his inspiring story of transitioning from military service to founding a company that is streamlining digital identity verification and access. He discusses the evolution of ID.me's products and services, the impact of their digital wallet, and the vision for the future of digital identity. From military verification to healthcare access, this episode unveils the revoluti...
Dec 16, 2023•25 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Taylor Lowe, the co-founder and CEO of Metal. Taylor discusses his background in the SaaS industry, including his journey from working in sales to founding Metal with his co-founders. He delves into the products and services Metal offers, their target industries, and their approach to developing and refining their product offering. Taylor also shares insights into their go-to-market strategy, pricing model, and recent ...
Dec 14, 2023•17 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Matt Hicks, VP of Sales and part of the founding team at Vertice, a tech-enabled service provider. Matt shares his extensive experience in startups and his current role in helping finance and technology leaders deploy capital more efficiently in the realm of technology solutions. They discuss Vertice's specialized services in cloud and SaaS optimization, as well as the company's journey from its founding to its current...
Dec 07, 2023•25 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with Taimur Abdaal, the founder and CEO of Causal. Taimur shares his background in mathematics and programming, and how that led him to start Causal, a number crunching tool that simplifies financial modeling and planning. He talks about the journey of building Causal, from its early days to raising funding and scaling the business. Taimur also discusses the company's approach t...
Dec 05, 2023•19 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of SaaS spend management with Sven Lackinger, co-founder and CEO of Sastrify. Sven shares his journey from founding a company in the parking technology market, which was later acquired, to launching Sastrify, a company focused on managing the lifecycle of SaaS within organizations. He discusses the products and services offered by Sastrify and provides insights into their pricing model and customer base. Sven also shar...
Dec 01, 2023•18 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Ben York, the CEO of Genetica. Ben shares his fascinating background, starting in finance and later transitioning into the world of SaaS and investment. Genetica, founded in late 2020, is at the forefront of modernizing the cannabis and CBD retail experience through their AI platform. Ben delves into the products and services offered by Genetica, such as Flora Match, which analyzes data points and individual biochemist...
Nov 29, 2023•24 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, our host, Ben, sits down with Alexander Hagerup, the co-founder and CEO of VIC AI. Alexander shares his background growing up in Norway with parents who were small business owners, and how his fascination with accounting and finance led him to start several successful companies. He then dives into the products and services offered by VIC AI, which focuses on revolutionizing the accounting process through autonomous algorithms and AI technology. T...
Nov 23, 2023•28 min
Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Amr Awadallah, the founder and CEO of Vectara. Amr shares his impressive background as a seasoned entrepreneur, from being the VP of Developer Relations at Cloud to founding and serving as CTO of Cloudera, and his time at Yahoo. He also discusses his journey from wanting to be a professor to being drawn into the world of entrepreneurship at Stanford. Amr dives into the details of Vectara, a company t...
Nov 21, 2023•24 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, our host Ben sits down with special guest Dharmendra Mohan, co-founder and CEO of Sonet.IO. Dharmendra shares his background in R&D, including his experience at Symantec and Bluecode Systems before embarking on the journey of starting Sonnet. He explains the tipping point that led him to realize the potential of the cloud and the need for a better solution to connect remote workers to applications securely and hassle-free. Dharmendra dives...
Nov 16, 2023•15 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, our host Ben is joined by the esteemed Jim Williams, a seasoned expert in software M&A and the Managing Director of GLC Advisors. They delve into the current landscape of private equity deals, the changing dynamics of valuations, and the importance of understanding the true business model in SaaS companies. Jim sheds light on the cautious approach private equity sponsors are taking, with lenders becoming more conservative on leverage. They di...
Nov 15, 2023•53 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, our host Ben is joined by special guest Peter Tilbrook, founder and CEO of Loro Insuretech. Peter shares his background in the insurance industry and how his frustrations with existing solutions led him to start his own company. They discuss the products and services that Loro offers, including their ambitious goal of taking any insurance product online immediately. Peter also dives into their unique pricing model and ideal customer profile. Tune...
Nov 14, 2023•23 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Tony Smith, CEO and co-founder of Restaurant 365. Tony shares his journey from software consulting to founding a SaaS company and explains how his experience in the industry shaped his approach. He takes us through the inception of Restaurant 365, its product offerings, and the diverse range of restaurants they serve. Tony also discusses the challenges and milestones along the way, including the importance of self-fund...
Nov 09, 2023•25 min
In today's episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben welcomes special guest Paul Martin, an IT entrepreneur and founder of "equipment." Paul shares his insights on the importance of frictionless processes in today's business landscape, where failures cannot be fixed immediately. With his expertise in IT outsourcing and managing SaaS for mid-sized companies, Paul discusses the challenges faced by both clients and service providers in managing processes efficiently. He also sheds light on the ...
Nov 07, 2023•17 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we delve into the world of finance and accounting in the software-as-a-service industry. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Tal Kirschenbaum, the co-founder and CEO of Ledge, a leading automated finance operations platform. Tal shares his extensive background in finance, venture capital, and payments, which ultimately led him to found Ledge. He explains how Ledge helps finance teams with their day-to-day tasks, particularly in payment reconciliati...
Nov 02, 2023•24 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Sandeep Jain, co-founder and CEO of Monetize Now. Sandeep has a unique background in engineering, product, and sales, which has given him a fresh perspective in the tech industry. He shares his journey, from working in various industries to starting his own companies, including his current venture, Monetize Now. Sandeep dives into the problem he encountered in the podcast distribution space and how it led him to t...
Oct 31, 2023•23 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, our host Ben sits down with Matt Welsh, CEO and co-founder of Fixie AI. Matt shares his fascinating journey, starting from academia to Google and eventually venturing into the world of startups. As a technical expert, Matt dives into the products and services offered by Fixie, highlighting their mission to simplify the integration of large language models into various applications. With a strong founding team, Fixie is making strides in the AI...
Oct 26, 2023•24 min
