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The SaaS CFO

Ben Murray, The SaaS CFO, talks all things SaaS.
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Tabs Raises $40M to Automate the B2B Revenue Cycle

Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to introduce Ali Hussain, CEO and co-founder of Tabs, a game-changing platform in the B2B revenue management space. With a rich background ranging from the Midwest to stints in academia, consulting, and eventually tech entrepreneurship, Ali brings a wealth of experience and insights to our show. Ali shares his journey from being a NetSuite user grappling with 12 to 18-month digital transformations, to pioneering Tabs, a pl...

Jan 28, 202533 min

$5.5M Raised to Help Contractors with Construction Site Management

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, our host Ben Murray is thrilled to welcome Matt Perrott, the co-founder and CEO of BuildPass. Matt shares his journey from being a software engineer to leading a company that offers an AI-powered operating system for construction sites. We'll delve into the unique features of BuildPass, including its applications in both commercial and residential projects, and its impressive growth trajectory. Matt gives us an inside look at BuildPass's expan...

Jan 21, 202522 min

PE Investment in LumiQ to Educate the Accounting Profession

Welcome back to another insightful episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have an enlightening conversation with Michael Kravshik, the co-founder and CEO of LumiQ. Starting from its humble beginnings between 2015 and 2016, LumiQ has evolved from a recruitment-focused product for CPAs to a leading platform in CPA education, officially launched in 2019. Now operating across North America with a dedicated team in Toronto, LumiQ has achieved impressive milestones, including surpassing an annual ...

Jan 14, 202531 min

$1.4M Raised to Use AI Models to Boost Farming Yields

In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're excited to welcome Freddie Monk, the co-founder and CEO of Aya Data. Freddie takes us through his incredible journey from working as a strategy consultant at EY in London to moving to Ghana, where he co-founded Aya Data with a Ghanaian friend and their previous boss. Freddie's unique path illustrates the potential of talent and innovation in Ghana, as well as the opportunities he saw to create socially impactful business ventures. Freddie sheds ligh...

Jan 07, 202524 min

1.4M CAD Raised to Build the Modern API Integrator

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Roy Pereira, the CEO and co-founder of Unified. Roy's journey through the tech world is nothing short of captivating; from dropping out of university to jumpstart his entrepreneurial career, to navigating the ins and outs of Silicon Valley, and eventually founding multiple startups. Unified, his latest venture, provides an innovative API integration infrastructure that saves SaaS companies valuable ti...

Dec 19, 202419 min

4.4M Raised to Create Enterprise Software Products with AI Agents

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to host Brian Elliott, CEO and co-founder of Blitzy—a groundbreaking company pushing the boundaries of software development through AI. Brian’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, starting from his education and service at West Point and Army Special Operations, to Harvard Business School, where he met his co-founder, Sid, and laid the foundation for what would become Blitzy. Their mission? To democratize a...

Dec 10, 202422 min

$8M Series A to Build an All In One Shipping Management Software

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today’s episode, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Mohammad AlRazaz, the co-founder and CEO of OTO. Mohammad’s journey is nothing short of remarkable—from his beginnings in electrical engineering to his leap into the startup world, and eventually founding OTO, a revolutionary shipping gateway. This platform empowers small and medium-sized businesses to level the playing field against industry giants like Amazon by offering an all-...

Dec 05, 202427 min

850K Raised to Reach the Right Prospect at the Right Time

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to host Mark Walker, the visionary co-founder of Revved Up. With a dynamic background ranging from the events industry to pivotal roles in tech and SaaS, including growth leadership at Eventbrite and various startups, Mark's journey is packed with insights on building and scaling go-to-market teams. His unique career trajectory and vast experience offer a wealth of knowledge for anyone navigating the fast-paced world of tech startups. I...

Nov 20, 202425 min

Fathom Raises a $17M Series A to Boost Your Productivity

Welcome to another riveting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! I'm your host, Ben, and today we have an extraordinary guest with us—Richard White, the founder and CEO of Fathom. With a background as a computer scientist, Richard quickly transitioned into the world of product design and has since become a pioneer in AI-powered software. He honed his skills and experience during his time with Y Combinator and through his previous venture, UserVoice, which laid the groundwork for his current success....

Nov 14, 202425 min

$4.8M Raised to Improve Customer Purchase Experience on Stripe

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Flynn Glover, co-founder and CEO of Schematic, join us for an insightful conversation. Flynn takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, from aspiring soccer player to successful entrepreneur. He shares how his first company, which started as a location-based app, evolved into a content marketing software and eventually got acquired. Flynn then dives into his current venture, Schematic, a platform that enhances Stripe...

Nov 06, 202420 min

$3M Pre-seed Round to Make E-signatures Free

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Marty Ringlein, CEO and co-founder of Agree.com, joining us to share his invaluable insights on navigating the startup landscape. Marty brings a wealth of experience, from leading multiple successful startups to high-profile acquisitions by giants like Twitter and Eventbrite. In today's discussion, Marty delves into the significance of perfecting your pitch through frequent practice, the importance of building investor...

Nov 01, 202432 min

$25M Raised to Help Outpatient Clinicians Collect More Revenue

Welcome to another insightful episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Paul Singh, the dynamic CEO of StrataPT, join us for an in-depth conversation. With a rich background ranging from web hosting and angel investing to co-founding a venture firm and launching a subscription box company, Paul brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives. In this episode, we'll explore the intricacies of StrataPT's innovative billing-aware practice management platform which streaml...

Oct 29, 202449 min

4M Pre-seed Round to Provide a Gen AI Digital Coach to Frontline Workers

Greetings, SaaS CFO enthusiasts! In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Bilal Tahris, the co-founder and CEO of FlowIt, a company revolutionizing people development through its AI-powered digital coach. Bilal's journey is nothing short of extraordinary—starting out as a diesel mechanic apprentice, he transitioned to helming his family business before diving into the SaaS realm. Join our host, Ben, as Bilal shares how FlowIt focuses on sectors often overlooked, such as healthcar...

Oct 24, 202422 min

$2M Pre-seed to Simplify Franchisor Franchisee Operations with AI

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Gary Liskovich, the co-founder and CEO of Harmonyze, join us. Gary's journey is nothing short of fascinating—starting as a mechanical engineer, his career transitioned from academic research to working with cutting-edge technology at Deloitte and Evolution IQ. Today, he's channeling his diverse experiences into revolutionizing the franchise industry through Harmonyze. We'll dive into how Gary and his team use AI to ...

Oct 22, 202419 min

$20M Raised to Help Enterprises Govern and Scale Their AI Initiatives

Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Pete Foley, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of ModelOp. With a rich background as a serial entrepreneur, Pete has successfully launched and sold several companies in the enterprise software space, including notable names like Infoblox and a thriving security company out of Israel. Now, Pete's latest venture, ModelOp, is pioneering in the rapidly growing field of AI governance, helping enterprises s...

Oct 17, 202426 min

$77M Raised to Dominate the Laundromat Vertical

Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have a special guest, Alex Jekowsky, co-founder and CEO of Cents, as he joins our host, Ben, to delve into the dynamic world of modern laundromat management. Alex's unique journey from founding a payments platform for college campuses to investing in laundromats led him to identify a significant gap in sophisticated software solutions for the industry. In this episode, we'll explore how Cents provides an all-in-one solu...

Oct 15, 202431 min

$585K Pre-seed Roud to Maximize Qualified Leads on Salesforce

Greetings, listeners! Today on The SaaS CFO Podcast, we have an exciting episode lined up for you. Our host, Ben, sits down with Sam Oliver, the founder and CEO of OpenFi. Sam's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring, having been involved in the startup world for over 14 years with both successes and lessons learned from failures. Notably, Sam grew his previous company, Lead Pro, into a market leader before exiting in a multi-million pound deal. In this episode, Sam shares his ins...

Oct 10, 202425 min

$3.3M Raised to Create Real-time ETL Processes and Data Loads

Greetings, SaaS CFO enthusiasts! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Paul Dudley, the insightful co-founder and CEO of Streamkap. Paul shares his intriguing journey through the SaaS landscape, from his early days as an analyst at Quid to scaling Brightedge's sales in Europe, and eventually founding Streamkap in 2022. Paul dives deep into the world of streaming ETL, explaining how Streamkap is revolutionizing data movement by offering real-time data processing solutions. We talk abou...

Oct 08, 202422 min

$325K Pre-seed Round to Simplify Web App Deployments to the Cloud

Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, our host Ben is joined by the dynamic team behind Toystack, a groundbreaking DevOps platform on Kubernetes designed to simplify and scale deployment for startups and SMBs. We have Mukund, Arun, Sravan, and Torun here to discuss how Toystack operates like an innovative coworking space for DevOps, providing essential services like security, logging, monitoring, and alerts. Together, they delve into the origins of Toystack, targeting develo...

Oct 03, 202431 min

$77M Raised to Build Gen AI Apps Faster and More Efficient

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have a remarkable guest joining us—Lin Qiao, the CEO and co-founder of Fireworks AI. Lin brings a wealth of expertise from her days as a researcher and software engineer, having worked at industry giants like IBM and Facebook. She'll share her inspiring journey from academia to leading innovations in the AI space. In this episode, Lin takes us through the revolutionary products Fireworks AI offers, aimed at transforming how applicati...

Oct 01, 202423 min

$1.7M Raised to Improve Field Sales Rep Productivity

Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have an exciting conversation lined up with Nicholas Christiaen and Jonas Deprez, the co-CEOs and co-founders of Donna—a next-generation assistant designed to revolutionize the way sales reps manage their CRM data. Nicholas and Jonas bring a wealth of experience from their previous successful startups, Cashforce and Dalbix, respectively. They share their incredible journey of meeting through a mutual investment opportunity, leveraging...

Sep 26, 202423 min

$13M Raised to Found a Modern Accounting and Financial Platform

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Sanders, the co-founder and CEO of Light. With an impressive background that includes working in finance and co-founding successful startups like Pleo and Junie, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to the table. We dive into Jonathan’s journey from the finance world in London to founding multiple startups, culminating in his latest venture, Light—a smart financial platform designed to simplify a...

Sep 24, 202427 min

$2.5M Seed Round to Qualify High Lead Volumes in Telecom

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we dive deep into the financial strategies and innovations within the SaaS industry. In today's episode, our host Ben sits down with Paul Kleen, the founder of Pitchit, a pioneering company in the lead qualification space powered by AI. Since its inception in August 2022, Pitchit has transformed the way sales teams handle and prioritize leads, particularly in the telecommunications sector. Paul shares insights into the fully remote structure of Pitchit, the...

Sep 19, 202435 min

$30M Raised to Bring Top of Funnel Leads to Financial Services

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have a riveting conversation lined up with Tom Aley, the co-CEO and co-founder of Aidentified. Join our host Ben as he dives deep into Tom's extensive journey through the high-tech world, beginning in the late '90s and evolving into his current role at Aidentified. Tom shares his early experiences in high-tech sales and his transition into launching a venture fund at Reed Elsevier Ventures, setting the stage for his future entrepreneurial endeavors. In ...

Sep 17, 202424 min

$2M Raised to Visualize, Customize, and Price Products for Shoppers

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Leon Panjtar, co-founder and CEO of SaleSqueze, a trailblazing configure price quote (CPQ) platform. Leon brings a fascinating journey from his background in robotics engineering to the world of software development and entrepreneurship. Together, we dive into how SaleSqueze is revolutionizing the sales process for complex and customizable products across various industries like home and garden furniture, medical equipment, motorhome...

Sep 12, 202416 min

$3M Pre-seed Round to Create Your AI Research Assistant

Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Roee Barak, founder, and CEO of Upward AI, as our guest. Roee, based in Tel Aviv, shares his fascinating career journey that took him from law school to the tech industry. With nearly a decade of experience in various business roles, including business development, sales, and marketing, Roee decided to launch his dream venture, Upward, to revolutionize AI-powered research and productivity tools....

Sep 10, 202418 min

$8M Raised to Make You Sales Tax Compliant in 7 Clicks

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have a fascinating discussion with Pujun Bhatnagar, the co-founder and CEO of Kintsugi. Pujun shares his journey from New Delhi to becoming a machine learning engineer at Facebook and eventually, a successful entrepreneur. We'll dive into Kintsugi's mission to simpujplify sales tax compliance using advanced technology, making it accessible for businesses globally. Pujun talks about the company’s ambitious growth plans, aiming to reach ...

Sep 04, 202434 min

€1.6M Pre-seed to Convert Customer Data and Conversations Into Actionable Insights

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we are thrilled to introduce Aurora Maggio, the CEO and co-founder of Zefi AI. Aurora's journey is fascinating and somewhat unconventional for a SaaS founder, beginning with a background in architecture and transitioning into the world of AI and software. In our conversation, Aurora delves into the innovative solutions Zefi AI provides—aggregating and transforming qualitative customer interactions into actionable quantitative data for business...

Aug 29, 202418 min

$16M Series A to Keep Your Secret Keys Safe

In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back Itzik Alvas, Co-founder and CEO of Entro Security. Itzik, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity with past roles at IDMO and Microsoft, is making his mark in the industry by addressing the critical need for securing non-human identities and secrets in the digital world. Itzik is our first returning guest, having previously discussed the initial stages of Entro Security, and we're excited to catch up on the company's progress and...

Aug 27, 202417 min

1.7M CAD Raised to Sell More New Homes with VR Technology

Welcome, everyone, to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. Today, we're joined by Nathan Nasseri, CEO and founder of ResVR. Nathan brings his wealth of experience from 25 years in video game technology and his family's legacy as one of the largest home builders in Alberta. Combining his unique background with a deep understanding of the home building industry, Nathan has innovated the way production home builders visualize and sell homes. ResVR leverages gaming technology to help homebuyers ...

Aug 22, 202423 min
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