In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben is joined by Alok Goel, the co-founder and CEO of Drivetrain. Alok shares his journey from being a venture capitalist to becoming an entrepreneur and founding Drivetrain. He discusses the inspiration behind the company's mission to bring predictability to SaaS businesses and details the products and services offered by Drivetrain. Alok also dives into the company's approach to reaching CFOs and shares insights from his fundraising journey. Ad...
Aug 20, 2024•21 min
Greetings, SaaS CFO community! Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. I'm your host, Ben, and today we have a special guest, Jake Soffer, the software founder, and CEO of FirmPilot. Jake's journey is nothing short of inspiring, starting from his days as a recruited hockey player at RPI, diving deep into the fascinating world of Natural Language Processing (NLP), and eventually venturing into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Jake shares invaluable insights from his experie...
Aug 20, 2024•16 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're excited to welcome Apoorva Kumar, the co-founder and CEO of Inspeq. Apoorva shares his fascinating journey from working in big tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and SAP to founding Inspeq in Q4 of last year. Inspeq is a trust layer platform for AI applications, addressing the growing concern of AI inconsistencies and inaccuracies. With a strong focus on enterprise customers, particularly consulting companies, Inspeq provides a robust evaluation...
Aug 15, 2024•23 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Parker Gilbert, the co-founder and CEO of Numeric, join us. Parker dives deep into the journey of Numeric, a company revolutionizing financial data accuracy and automation. He shares his insights on enhancing business processes, the crucial role of AI in tech and CFO space, and Numeric's ambitious plans for growth, including expanding their R&D team and developing new products. We'll explore Parker's unique path...
Aug 13, 2024•31 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Mackinnon, co-founder and CEO of Subble, a subscription management platform helping companies identify and optimize their software spend. Nathan shares his journey from being the 13th employee at a startup called ActivePipe, where he transitioned from software engineer to product management, all the way through to a successful exit in 2022. Nathan and his co-founders started Subble after recognizing the challenges companie...
Aug 08, 2024•19 min
In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we welcome Oksana Tolmatshova, co-founder and CEO of Esgrid, a company providing affordable value chain sustainability management tools for medium-sized enterprises and financial institutions. Oksana shares her 20+ year background in banking and fintech, including her experience studying sustainable finance to understand the essential role the financial sector plays in implementing sustainability. Oksana explains how Esgrid solves the problem of the lack ...
Aug 06, 2024•22 min
Hey there, SaaS CFO fans! Get ready for an exciting episode that's all about optimizing your cloud spend. 🚀💰☁️ Our guest today is Roi Ravhon, the brilliant mind behind Finout - a company that's revolutionizing how businesses manage their cloud costs. With a background that spans from the Israeli military to tech, Roi has seen firsthand the challenges of getting a clear picture of cloud expenses and unit economics. Roi's lightbulb moment? 💡 He realized there had to be a better way. Enter Finou...
Aug 01, 2024•22 min
Greetings, everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! 🎉 Today, we have a fantastic guest for you—Michelle Valentine, the co-founder and CEO of Anrok. 🚀 In this episode, Michelle takes us on her unique journey from venture capital and investment banking to the tech space, where she founded Anrok, a company specializing in tax compliance for software companies. 💼💡 Michelle dives deep into the challenges and evolving landscape of US sales tax and worldwide VAT 🌐...
Jul 30, 2024•29 min
🎧 Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have a special guest, Max Hahnenkamp, co-founder of Scavenger AI, join us. Max takes us on his entrepreneurial journey, from studying business law in Vienna to working at Deloitte, to ultimately diving into the world of AI with Scavenger. Learn how a chance opportunity in the corporate world led Max to identify a crucial gap in how businesses leverage their data. 📊💡 In this episode, Max shares insights on Scavenger AI's innovati...
Jul 25, 2024•16 min
Greetings, listeners! Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. Today, we're thrilled to host Colby DeRodeff, co-founder and CEO of Abstract Security, with over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. From his early days at Arcsight to pivotal roles at Silvertail Systems, Anomaly, and Veridan, which later became part of Google, Colby's journey is a masterclass in innovation and leadership. In this episode, Colby delves into Abstract Security’s mission to redefine th...
Jul 23, 2024•23 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Get ready for a truly inspiring and eye-opening episode as we sit down with the dynamic Patrick Rafferty, CEO and founder of UserHub. From an unexpected start in commercial real estate appraisal to becoming a trailblazer in the SaaS world, Patrick's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Patrick unveils how a moment of serendipity led him to his first role in tech and catapulted him into the world of SaaS. Discover the story behind his m...
Jul 18, 2024•21 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to dive into the fascinating journey of Santiago Moreno, the co-founder of Crezes. Santiago began his career in the financial sector in Colombia but quickly realized his passion lay elsewhere. A transformative stint at Uber opened his eyes to the power of technology and innovation, paving the way for his eventual foray into the startup world. Join us as Santiago shares his experiences from Uber, his ventures into early-stag...
Jul 16, 2024•19 min
Greetings, SaaS CFO Podcast listeners! In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Darrin Murriner, the co-founder and CEO of Cloverleaf, an innovative automated coaching platform. Founded in 2017, Cloverleaf leverages behavioral assessments and integrates with everyday tools like email, Slack, and Microsoft Teams to provide scalable coaching solutions. Join us as Darrin shares his entrepreneurial journey from a traditional career in audit, banking, and finance to leading Cloverleaf. We'll div...
Jul 11, 2024•28 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Alon Partuk, founder and CEO of Octup, join us to share his fascinating journey in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) industry and the world of high-tech startups. Alon's entrepreneurial spirit led him from co-founding one of Israel's biggest unicorns, Trucks, to launching his own successful D2C outdoor brand, Apricot. Faced with the complexities of managing operational data and scaling efficiently, Alon developed a cutting-...
Jul 09, 2024•22 min
Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Guy Leibovitz, the co-founder and CEO of Nominal. Join us as we dive deep into the world of finance and accounting software with Guy, a third-time entrepreneur whose impressive background includes founding Cognigo, an AI and data security company acquired by NetApp in 2019. Guy shares his journey from a technical engineer in data science to a successful entrepreneur and investor, and now to leadin...
Jul 05, 2024•18 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's fascinating episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Kim Getgen, founder and CEO of Innovation Force. Kim brings with her over 25 years of robust experience in commercialization, having navigated the diverse worlds of large corporations and startups. After a pivotal realization in 2019, Kim fully embraced her entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to launch Innovation Force, an innovative AI-powered SaaS platform that democratizes innovation. ...
Jul 01, 2024•24 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we have an exciting conversation with Vinodh Poyyapakkam, CEO and co-founder of Coris, a company transforming the landscape of small business risk management with advanced AI-driven solutions. Vinodh brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at industry giants like PayPal, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Google. Join our host, Ben, as he dives into Vinodh’s impressive journey from working in risk and compliance to founding Coris in 2022. Disco...
Jun 27, 2024•15 min
Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. Today we have an exciting conversation lined up for you as we dive into the world of revenue planning and optimization with our distinguished guest, Eric Boduch, the founder of Revcast. Eric brings a wealth of experience, having been deeply involved in the SaaS space since its early days. In this episode, he'll discuss the journey from working with early SaaS models to developing a solution that empowers revenue organizations to optimize their ...
Jun 25, 2024•26 min
Greetings, everyone! In today's episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're thrilled to have Zach Barney, the co-founder and CEO of Mobly, join us for an engaging conversation. Zach is a seasoned sales professional with a rich background that spans from bootstrap startups to publicly traded companies and private equity. Now, he's channeling his extensive experience into revolutionizing lead capture and engagement with Mobly. Zach shares the journey that led him to create Mobly, a universal lead captu...
Jun 20, 2024•18 min
Greetings, SaaS CFO Podcast listeners! In today's episode, I, your host Ben, am thrilled to have a conversation with Edward Tsinovoi, the co-founder and CEO of IO River. Edward brings over 20 years of extensive experience from the SaaS and deep tech industries, having held pivotal roles at Akamai, the renowned content delivery network responsible for advancements in edge computing. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of IO River, a cutting-edge company revolutionizing how digi...
Jun 18, 2024•22 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Alexis Normand, the CEO and co-founder of Greenly, join us for an in-depth conversation. With a fascinating background that includes time spent in international consulting, tech startups, and digital health, Alexis brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Greenly fers innovative SaaS solutions for carbon footprint tracking, targeting mid-market and SMBs to help them manage and reduce their carbon emissions. Under Ale...
Jun 13, 2024•21 min
🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Andris Dzudzilo, Co-CEO of Mapon, a leading fleet management company based in Northern Europe. Join us as Andris shares his incredible 14-year journey with Mapon, scaling the company from a local Latvian startup to a global SaaS powerhouse with operations across six continents and a wide array of industries. We dive into Mapon's innovative solutions, from simple GPS tracking to advanced AI-dri...
Jun 11, 2024•23 min
Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Michael Matias, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Clarity, join us. With a fascinating background in offensive cybersecurity from his time in the IDF and a multidisciplinary approach encompassing AI, behavioral economics, and deepfakes, Michael has a wealth of knowledge to share. In this episode, Michael dives into his journey, from working on AI and cybersecurity at Stanford to co-founding Clarity—a deep tech star...
Jun 06, 2024•17 min
Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Trevor Lee, the co-founder and CEO of Myko. Trevor brings a wealth of experience from the finance sector, having worked at Fitch Ratings and later transitioning into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Trevor shares the intriguing journey of his company, which began as Genius Sheets and evolved into Myko. He discusses the challenges and insights behind this major pivot, the innovative use of AI for sales ...
Jun 04, 2024•28 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have David DeWolf, President and CEO of Knownwell, join us. David shares his incredible journey from being an engineer to founding and scaling Three Pillar Global, a digital product development company, to nearly $200 million in revenue with 2,500 employees worldwide. After taking a brief hiatus, David launched his latest venture, Knownwell, in September 2023. Knownwell is diving headfirst into the enterprise AI space, focusing...
May 30, 2024•22 min
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, our host Ben sits down with Shameek Ghosh, the CEO and co-founder of TrusTrace. Shameek takes us through his unique journey from working in IT services to founding his startup in Sweden. TrusTrace is a B2B SaaS platform focused on product traceability and supply chain transparency, specifically in the fashion and textile industry. Shameek shares insights into the challenges big fashion brands face in managing their complex supply chains and hi...
May 28, 2024•24 min
Greetings, SaaS CFO Podcast listeners! In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Tom Hamer, the co-founder and CEO of Marqo, join us. Tom, who started his career as a software engineer at AWS and has been developing apps since he was just 14, shares his journey from his early beginnings to founding Marqo in 2022. Marqo offers an end-to-end vector search platform powered by the latest AI models, designed to revolutionize information retrieval. Tom discusses the unique qualities of Marqo , inclu...
May 23, 2024•20 min
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! I'm your host, Ben, and today we have an exciting episode lined up for you. Joining us is Sergio Gonzalez, the co-founder and CEO of Remuner—a groundbreaking SaaS platform aimed at optimizing remuneration for sales and customer success teams. With a rich background in business management consulting and entrepreneurship, Sergio has already founded and successfully exited multiple companies across diverse sectors, including fintech, food delivery, and digital ...
May 21, 2024•21 min
Welcome to this special episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're delving into the cutting-edge world of data product management with Nadiem von Heydebrand, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Mindfuel. In today’s conversation, Nadiem shares his fascinating journey from working as a data scientist and consultant to leading a pioneering company that’s transforming how businesses manage and value their data initiatives. We'll explore the origins of Mindfuel, sparked by a crucial conversation abo...
May 16, 2024•30 min
Welcome back to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have an insightful conversation with Niclas Lilja, the founder and CEO of Younium. Niclas takes us on a journey through his extensive background in the SaaS and software industries, from his roots in Sweden to founding Younium, a company dedicated to subscription management and billing specifically for B2B SaaS and software companies. He delves into the niche needs of complex enterprise deals, the evolution of Youn...
May 14, 2024•28 min
