Welcome to this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today’s insightful discussion, we are thrilled to have Jakob Šuster, the CEO and co-founder of Elv AI, join us. Jakob shares his fascinating journey into the world of SaaS, which began quite unexpectedly from a background in economics and political science. He delves into how Elv AI evolved from a CSR initiative in response to the increase in toxic online comments during the Ukraine crisis of 2022. We’ll explore Elv AI’s unique approach that co...
May 09, 2024•18 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we explore the journeys of innovative founders in the tech world. Today, we're thrilled to have Alastair Blenkin, CEO and founder of Procure Pro, join us. Alastair, a former lawyer turned tech entrepreneur, shares his transition from law to launching his own SaaS company. We dive into the challenges and pivots along his journey, especially how his first startup adapted and evolved into Procure Pro during the unpredictable waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tun...
May 07, 2024•25 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today’s episode, we delve into the intriguing world of video analytics with our guest Chelsie Hall, CEO of Viral Moment. With a rich background in tech and product management, Chelsie brings a wealth of experience to the fore, having worked with the Department of Defense and Department of State before venturing into entrepreneurship. Today, she’s here to discuss how Viral Moment, a B2B SaaS platform, leverages cutting-edge AI to decode the complexities of...
May 02, 2024•16 min
Welcome to this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, where today we're thrilled to have Michael Zuercher, CEO and co-founder of Prismatic, join us. Michael will share his journey from running a successful software startup for 16 years and encountering numerous integration challenges, to founding Prismatic, a company focused on simplifying integrations for other software companies. Today, Prismatic is distinguishing itself in the SaaS space by offering an embedded integration platform that enhances s...
Apr 30, 2024•17 min
Welcome to this exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we dive into the groundbreaking world of AI-driven photography with William Wu, the innovative CEO of Artisse. Today, William will share his journey from a finance professional at McKinsey to spearheading a tech startup that's revolutionizing how we think about and use photographs. With Artisse’s cutting-edge technology, users can generate hyper-realistic photos of themselves in myriad scenarios with just a few clicks. Whether it’s ...
Apr 25, 2024•20 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast, everyone! Today's episode features a fascinating conversation with our special guest Ramesh Rajentheran, CEO and founder of Miya Health. With an impressive background that spans from practicing medicine to investment banking, Ramesh has navigated an extraordinary path leading to the inception of his company. After leaving a promising career to become a stay-at-home dad following personal tragedy, he was inspired to fix critical issues in patient care and hea...
Apr 23, 2024•22 min
Welcome to a new episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to sit down with Steven Nelemans, the innovative founder and CEO of Luna AI. In a candid conversation, Steven walks us through his personal journey from a young electrical engineering student in the Netherlands to dropping out at 19 and venturing into entrepreneurship. With insights into his first startup and the transition from technical roles to CEO duties, Steven sets the scene for the inception of Luna AI. Luna AI enters t...
Apr 18, 2024•22 min
Welcome to another insightful episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast where we dive deep into the world of test automation and intent automation with a rising star in the tech industry. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Jonas Menesklou, the CEO and co-founder of Ask UI, a company at the forefront of leveraging machine learning to simplify and enhance software testing. Jonas will share his journey from university in Karlsruhe, Germany, directly into entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments t...
Apr 16, 2024•15 min
Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we dive into the fascinating story of Deepak Shrivastava, the founder and CEO of Sunrise AI. In this episode, we'll unravel Deepak's journey from the world of investment banking to becoming a CFO and entrepreneur. He shares his profound insights into the appeal of SaaS revenue models, steering through the complexities of the tech industry, and his experiences in steering a travel tech company during the uncharted territories of the pande...
Apr 11, 2024•22 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we're sitting down with Andrew Butt, the co-founder and CEO at Enable, a revolutionary B2B SaaS platform designed to streamline rebate management in the supply chain. Andrew's journey from building custom software for businesses to spearheading a category-defining platform offers a treasure trove of insights. With a background that marries application development with an acute understanding of business mechanics, Andrew is a seasoned entr...
Apr 09, 2024•22 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast, and in this episode, we're thrilled to host Litan Yahav, the insightful co-founder and CEO advisor who brings his vast experience into the spotlight. From his roots in the Israeli Navy to his entrepreneurial venture in the diamond industry and his passive investment endeavors, Litan has a multifaceted background that is sure to captivate our listeners. Today, we'll delve into his latest venture with Vyzer, a groundbreaking SaaS platform designed to automate ...
Apr 04, 2024•20 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we sit down with Tanguy Chau, co-founder and CEO of Paxton AI. Tanguy shares his journey from being a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley to founding his own company. He discusses Paxton's generative AI legal and regulatory assistant, its target customers, go-to-market strategy, the challenges of selling to law firms, and the significance of generative AI technologies in the legal industry. Tanguy also shares insights about raising $6 million in seed fun...
Apr 02, 2024•26 min
Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, the essential listen for anyone captivated by the synergy of technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. Today's episode is an inspiring foray into the world of AI-powered content creation with a young visionary at its helm - Cole Gonzales, CEO of Ossa.AI. Join us as we chart Cole's remarkable journey from social media sensation to tech startup pioneer. With Ossa.AI, he's challenging the norms of content creation, supporting individuals to craft...
Mar 28, 2024•36 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben welcomes Eric Xiao, founder and CEO of Laxis, to share insights about his background and the innovative AI copilot service provided by Laxis. Eric discusses his extensive experience in the software industry, including his transition from a venture investor to founding Laxis in 2020. He explains how Laxis offers AI-powered meeting note-taking, automatic email generation, CRM integration, and a chatbot for sales teams. Eric emphasizes that Laxi...
Mar 26, 2024•15 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben speaks with Itzik Alvas, the co-founder and CEO of Entro Security. Itzik shares his extensive background in cybersecurity, including his experience in offensive and defensive cybersecurity roles at the IDF and Microsoft. He provides valuable insights into the challenges companies face with securing and managing programmatic access keys, also known as secrets, and how Entro Security offers a complete solution to address this critical issue. Itzik ...
Mar 23, 2024•19 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, our host Ben talks to Jeff Handy, CEO and co-founder of Qualiti AI. Jeff shares how he and his team developed an AI tool to automate the testing process for software development, aiming to revolutionize the way companies approach quality assurance. He discusses the background of Qualiti AI, its target market, team size, funding, and future plans. Jeff also provides valuable insights and lessons learned from raising capital and finding the right i...
Mar 21, 2024•20 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Paul Prendergast, CEO and co-founder of Kayna, a tech start-up specializing in insurance technology. Throughout their conversation, Paul discusses his extensive experience in tech startups and the unique approach Kayna is taking to revolutionize the insurance industry. He shares insights on Kayna's focus on vertical SaaS platforms, its go-to-market strategy, and its journey from inception to raising funds. Join us as w...
Mar 19, 2024•20 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host, Ben, welcomes Anshul Shrivastava, the co-founder and CEO of Vodex AI. Anshul shares his fascinating journey from being an engineer in India to founding Vodex AI, a company specializing in voicebot technology for phone call automation. They discussed the company's innovative products and services, its growth and funding journey, and the importance of focusing on one value proposition for success. Anshul also provides a glimpse into the future of ...
Mar 16, 2024•20 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben sits down with John Mizzi, founder and CEO of Vero Technologies. John shares his journey from the world of financial services to launching his fintech company. Vero Technologies offers a platform for wholesale inventory financing, catering to dealers of various manufactured goods. John discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in this space, including the company's pricing model and go-to-market strategy. He also dives into the compan...
Mar 14, 2024•21 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we bring you insightful conversations with SaaS industry leaders. In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Ivan Cossu, the founder and CEO of Deskbird, a B2B SaaS company providing a software solution for managing the complexity of hybrid workplaces. Ivan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from pivoting from a B2C coworking model to the current B2B SaaS platform. He talks about the challenges and successes of raising capital, the company's growth strat...
Mar 12, 2024•22 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our guest Derek Osgood, founder and CEO of Ignition, shares valuable insights into the world of product marketing and go-to-market strategy. Derek discusses his background in running products and marketing teams, as well as the inception and offerings of Ignition, a platform that assists in creating and launching products, features, and campaigns. He delves into the industries Ignition serves, the target audience within organizations, and the effectivenes...
Mar 07, 2024•21 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we hear from Jacob Bank, the CEO and founder of Relay. Jacob shares his background, including his journey from AI research at Stanford to founding Relay.app. He discusses the transition from being a founder to being acquired by a larger company, and the challenges and opportunities that came with it. Jacob also delves into the details of Relay, a workflow automation tool that helps people connect multiple products and create streamlined workflows. He shed...
Mar 05, 2024•27 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, I'm your host, Ben, and today we're diving into the financial heartbeat of SaaS companies with a very special guest, Vipul Shah, the co-founder and CEO/CFO at SaaS Works. In this episode, Vipul will share his unique insights into guiding metrics that are crucial for any recurring revenue business such MRR, ARR, customer retention, and dollar retention, and why these metrics are pivotal for evaluating capital efficiency, customer satisfaction, and product-market f...
Feb 28, 2024•30 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we sit down with Husayn Kassai, the CEO and founder of Quench. Husayn shares his journey from starting an eBay business at a young age to co-founding and leading Onfido, a successful startup, before taking on the challenge of launching Quench AI. He discusses the unique approach Quench takes towards corporate learning, utilizing AI to personalize the learning journey for individuals. Husayn delves into the challenges faced in the learning and development ...
Feb 27, 2024•24 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Sudhir Bhojwani, co-founder and CEO of Oro Labs, a procurement software company. Sudhir talks about his background in software engineering, previous entrepreneurial endeavors, and the founding of Oro Labs. He shares insights into the challenges and nuances of the procurement space and explains the company's mission to "humanize the procurement experience." Sudhir also delves into Oro Labs' pricing structure, go-to-mark...
Feb 22, 2024•21 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, host Ben is joined by Brian Pontarelli, founder and CEO at Fusionauth, a customer identity and access management tool. Brian delves into his coding background, the products and services offered by Fusionauth, and the company's journey from its founding to recent growth equity investment. He shares insights on their go-to-market strategy, metrics guiding the business, and their focus on product development and boosting their market presence. Don't...
Feb 20, 2024•17 min
Hello listeners, and welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In today's episode, I'm excited to be sitting down with a very special guest—Jason Vego, the dynamic CEO behind Bevz, a company that's revolutionizing how convenience stores sell their products in the digital marketplace. We'll be diving into Jason's incredible story of steering Bevz through a complete business model pivot during the height of the pandemic, emerging on the other side with a robust SaaS platform and an impressive 600% ann...
Feb 15, 2024•37 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're joined by Lauris Rutkis, the co-founder and CEO of Swotzy, a last-mile shipping software company. Lauris shares his journey from studying logistics engineering in the Netherlands to working at companies like Merskline and DPD before founding Swotzy in 2022. He discusses the company's growth, the services they offer, their ideal customer profile, and their go-to-market strategy. Lauris also delves into their fundraising journey, the metrics they focu...
Feb 13, 2024•20 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we dive into the world of SaaS companies and their financial strategies. In this episode, our host Ben sits down with Ravi Sandepudi, co-founder and CEO of Effectiv, a fraud detection software company. Ravi shares his fascinating journey, from his time at Google and the acquisition of his previous startup by PayPal, to the founding of Effectiv. Ravi provides valuable insights into the world of fraud detection within mid-sized financial institutions, includi...
Feb 08, 2024•28 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben sits down with Nayrhit Bhattacharya, co-founder of Gushwork. Nayrhit shares his journey in the tech industry, from working with AI at American Express to launching a company focused on reimagining the world of outsourcing post-GPT and AI. Gushwork offers a platform that combines human and AI capabilities to handle recurring business workflows, particularly in the sales domain. Nayrhit discusses the company's evolution, current team structure,...
Feb 06, 2024•13 min
