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Get real stories about the birth and growth of SaaS Startups with our Host Nikolas Chapoupis (CEO @EarlyNode). Each episode gets into the trenches alongside those who were *actually* there when it happened. To reveal the full story of what's working in SaaS right now, from hiring to fundraising, marketing, and product strategy. Brought to you by EarlyNode.com
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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. My goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.
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BreakOut Podcast

by OutScout - tech talent matching for mission-critical hires

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Welcome to the BreakOut Podcast. Tune in to stay up to date on all things tech talent, teams and trends through discussions with breakout technology leaders.
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The Official SaaStr Podcast is the latest and greatest from the world of SaaStr, interviewing the most prominent operators and investors to discover their tips, tactics and strategies to attain success in the fiercely competitive world of SaaS. On the side of the operators, we center around getting from $0 to $100m ARR faster, what it takes to scale successfully and what are the core elements of hiring. As for the investors, we learn what metrics they hone in on when examining SaaS business, ...
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Welcome to "The Optimize Show," where financial leadership meets strategic excellence. This podcast is tailor-made for finance and procurement leaders, offering expert-led episodes brimming with actionable insights designed to empower you in steering impactful outcomes within your organization. Whether you're navigating complex financial landscapes or seeking innovative solutions to enhance organizational efficiency, each episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom, equipping you with th ...
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Emerging trends and innovative applications of AI across diverse industries. Success stories and challenges faced by AI startups in different regions. Insights into fundraising, scaling, and navigating the regulatory landscape. Expert perspectives on ethical considerations and societal impact
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SaaS Boss

Natalie Luneva

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Actionable advice for bootstrapped SaaS founders from coaches and consultants about startup scaling challenges, building remote teams, leadership, getting unstuck, founder personal growth and more. Connect with me at natalieluneva.com
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The Consumer VC takes a look into early-stage consumer investing and venture capital. If you are interested in learning about consumer trends, have a b2c business and interested in learning about the fundraising process at the early stage, you have come to the right place. Mike interviews some of the top venture capitalists in the world that focus on B2C and consumer type companies or have a deep track record investing in these categories such as marketplaces, SaaS, social, CPG and non-tech ...
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Embark on a journey to success with the Startup Founder Roadmap, your go-to guide for navigating the challenging yet rewarding world of startups. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just launching your first venture, this podcast is your compass for building, growing, and leading a thriving startup company. Join us for insightful solo episodes where we break down essential startup concepts in our "Startup Definitions" series. From understanding the nuances of Minimum Viable Products to ...
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On Call with Insignia Ventures

Insignia Ventures Partners

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Start your week with new ~30 min calls every Tuesday! Learning what it takes to build an impactful and enduring company in emerging markets globally is just a call away. Join Insignia Ventures' resident storyteller Paulo Joquino and founding managing partner Yinglan Tan on call with the likes of Indonesian unicorn founders, Dianping's founder, Alibaba Global Initiatives founder, MercadoLibre co-founder and former COO, veteran Japan SaaS VC, and more! Get diverse perspectives as they share or ...
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SaaS District

Akeel Jabber | Horizen Capital

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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 ...
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Fund BMC

Van Nguyen, Hong Quan

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Hinwin presents - FundBMC. BMC is an acronym for Builders, Makers, & Creators. We have real conversations about the real life struggles of starting a real business from nothing. We want to share stories from people who really went through the grinder, to encourage more founders to find their own path, and to help you make your own contribution to the world. So, let's get some more BMCs funded. Or watch us on YouTube (https://hin.win/bmc/yt)
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Asia Startup Pulse

Chinaccelerator

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The Asia Startup Pulse Podcast, previously known as China Startup Pulse Podcast, is an original weekly podcast for anyone interested in understanding the innovation, business, and tech landscape in Asia. We bring the best of the Asian startup ecosystem, showcasing entrepreneurial stories, insights from thought leaders, and dissecting the strategies employed by tech giants. Backed by SOSV, Chinaccelerator, and Mobile Only Accelerator (MOX), we understand firsthand what it’s like to be an entr ...
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The Neon Show

Siddhartha Ahluwalia

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Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journey from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born the Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourse ...
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Silicon Alley

William Glass

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As CEO and co-founder of a FinTech company, Ostrich, William Glass reveals the truth about entrepreneurship. In the Silicon Alley podcast, he talks to entrepreneurs, VCs and top performers about their journeys, keys to success, and personal finances. You'll come away both inspired and with actionable advice you can apply to your own business and life. Silicon Alley is long-form both entertaining and packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs. Episodes air every Friday. Visit the officia ...
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SaaStr 748: Fundraising During A Downturn, Advice for Hiring in 2024 and Much More with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin To close out SaaStr Europa 2024, Jason Lemkin, SaaStr CEO and Founder took the stage to answer the audience's most burning questions. AMA’s with Jason are wildly popular for his expertise and no-holds-barred delivery. Jason gi…
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Nishit had a front-row seat to the growth of the Indian Startup ecosystem. And often times he was in the driver's seat as well. Nishit Garg, a partner at RTP Global, shares his experiences from his early days at Flipkart, discussing the pivotal 0-1 journey and key projects that shaped his career. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Tiger Gl…
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SaaStr 751: How to Use AI-Powered Marketing to Get More Leads and Customers with Guillaume Cabane of HyperGrowth Partners As a marketing leader, how do you use today’s AI platforms and tools to become more efficient? Guillaume Cabane, Co-Founder and General Partner at HyperGrowth Partners and ex-head of marketing at Drift, Gorgias and Segment, shar…
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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 The Prestige and Challenges of VC 03:28 Arun Pai's Journey into Venture Capital 04:08 Breaking into Investment Banking 06:17 Transitioning from Banking to Startups 07:57 Joining Monk's Hill Ventures 09:04 Advice for Aspiring VCs 11:59 The Fluidity of the VC Industry 12:29 Who Should Become a …
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SaaStr 750: What it Takes to Get Funded in 2024 with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin What it really takes to raise venture capital today, in 2024 Stress in System Why Everyone Seems to be Chasing AI Where the Decacorns Are Databricks and Canva What a "Fund Returner" is in Venture Capital How a $2B and a $100m VC Fund Make Money What a Top Decil…
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SUMMARY In this episode of the Breakout Podcast, Ernie Hu, who holds a hybrid role of CRO and COO at CAST, shares his extensive experience in the software industry spanning three decades, including 20 years at IBM. Hu discusses CAST's journey to become the go-to name in software intelligence, referring to it as the MRI for software. He elaborates o…
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Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success and fitness innovation with Yogi Codes, the brilliant mind who turned a job loss into a life-changing opportunity. Join us as Yogi recounts his accidental journey into entrepreneurship during a global crisis, revealing the risks of traditional employment and the freedom found in self-starting ventures. …
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You can access the CVPE whitepaper [here] and join the CVPE LinkedIn group [here] In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Entrepreneurship 00:34 Introducing Sebastien Picard and xcube 01:08 Understanding Venture Studios 02:10 xcube's Unique Approach 02:42 The Corporate Venture Portfolio Equity Model 05:40 Real-World Applicat…
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Manav Garg is the founder of Eka and Together Fund. Manav started Eka before SaaS was even a word. We start with Manav's journey from a small town in Punjab to founding Eka, one of India's first vertical SaaS companies. He shares all the ups and down in Eka & his life in the last 20 years. From building and selling from India to global businesses. …
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SaaStr 749: The Lost Podcast Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, and Jason Lemkin, CEO of SaaStr, in 2013: "Thinking About $1 Billion in ARR" Hey, everybody at SaaStr, we didn't realize until a Twitter exchange the other day that we have a lost SaaStr podcast for real. Just when SaaStr was getting going in January 2013, SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin wen…
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What if the dynamics of venture capital fundraising were as emotional and nuanced as dating? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Steph from OpenVC, where we explore the often-overlooked psychological aspects of raising funds for early-stage tech companies. Steph breaks down the misconceptions about venture capital, likening it to the high-…
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VCs Invest in Startups But Who Invests In VCs? In this episode we host Raja Doddala, an experienced investor and a key figure at Churchill AM a leading Fund of Fund. Raja shares how he judges the strategy of a VC fund, metrics to evaluate a fund manager, which sectors have yielded the best returns and the differences between the best VC funds and t…
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SaaStr 747: Top 10 GTM Mistakes Founders Make Again … and Again with SaaStr’s CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin What are the biggest GTM mistakes founders make? SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin shares The Top 10 Mistakes Founders Make Again and Again. Some are decades-old problems, while others have emerged from this new world we’re in. Let’s jump ri…
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SaaStr 746: What’s Really Happening in Venture Capital Today with Redpoint Ventures Managing Director Logan Bartlett There are a lot of haves and have-nots in the software industry today. Some companies have more people throwing money at them than they know what to do with, and others are struggling to raise any money at all. Logan Bartlett, Managi…
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Ever wondered how to navigate the rocky terrain of building and scaling a SaaS business? SaaS expert Matt Wolak joins us to share his remarkable journey from the early days of SaaS to multiple successful exits. Matt opens up about the unique challenges he faced and how perseverance, mentorship, and adaptability became his guiding principles. Discov…
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In this podcast episode we dive deep into Pegasus, a pioneering SaaS platform transforming the equestrian event management industry. Sam, the founder, takes us through the company's vision of becoming the global operating system for the equestrian economy. Learn about their unique journey from bootstrap beginnings to launching with potential, power…
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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Big Business and Market Size 01:28 Importance of Identifying Big Markets 03:18 Challenges and Considerations for Founders 05:07 Defining and Evaluating Big Markets 05:58 Insights from Famous Market Examples 09:51 Understanding Customer Experience and Market Dynamics 12:20 Evaluating Unit Economi…
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In this episode of The Neon Show, we dive deep into the serious world of casual gaming in India with Dilsher Malhi, the founder of Zupee. We discuss the uniquness of Indian gaming market, why entertainment is a feature and not a bug, India’s trillion dollar digital economy dream and how will regulation affect the gaming industry. If you are serious…
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SaaStr 745: Mastering SaaS Sales Hiring, Customer Retention, and Growth with OpenAI, Retool, and 20VC Dominic Grill, Head of Technical Success at OpenAI, and Eleanor Dorfman, Head of Sales at Retool, answer some of the most pressing questions from Harry Stebbings, Founder at 20VC, about mastering the customer lifecycle, how roles and motions in sal…
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Our guests today are Andrew Bluestein and Ashley Hartman, Managing Partners of Bluestein Ventures. Bluestein Ventures invests in the future of food. What does that mean? They focus on investing in High-growth consumer brands, Proprietary foodtech, Next-gen commerce, Value-add digital technology. They just raised a $45 million third fund – which hug…
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Cercle is building a unique moat with their AI/ML knowledge graph that can both improve clinic/lab EBITDA and match patients to clinical trials at scale like no one else in women’s healthcare. The healthcare Graph, built on anonymized data from 2M+ patients, identifies patterns and profiles at scale for labs, clinics and contract research organizat…
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SaaStr 744: A Tale of 3 Worlds: Where SaaS, Cloud, and AI are in 2024 with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin What's the theme and current trends in SaaS, Cloud and AI now that we're midway through 2024? SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin reflects on the SaaS industry's journey over the past several years, particularly focusing on the challenges …
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In this episode, we sit down with Dipti, the founder of CRSTL, a modern B2B commerce network focused on enabling brands of all sizes to go omni-channel. Dipti shares the journey of launching CRSTL, discusses the challenges faced, and the unique value CRSTL brings in the EDI space. Learn about her background, the importance of customer focus, and th…
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Join us on this exciting episode of The Neon Show as Siddhartha Ahluwalia hosts an insightful conversation with Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya, and Amit Somani, Managing Partners at Prime Venture Partners. We discuss the past, present and future of Venture Capital in India. In this unfiltered conversation we cover the struggles, successes, opportun…
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SaaStr 743: 9 Easy Sales Concepts So Many Get Wrong with Sam Blond, Former CRO Brex Sam Blond, the former CRO at Brex with 15 years in tech sales, took the stage at SaaStr Europa 2024 to share nine easy sales concepts that so many get wrong. Sam got his first job in tech sales as an SDR for Jason Lemkin’s company, EchoSign, which later sold to Adob…
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In this episode, Siddhartha Ahluwalia, Managing Partner at Neon Fund, sits down with Sri Batchu, Chief Marketing Officer at The RealReal. Sri has had an impressive career, having held key positions at highly successful companies like Opendoor, Instacart, and Ramp. Sri shares his thoughts on career pivots, the debate between founder-operators and ca…
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Exploring internal corporate dynamics and investment strategies towards startups. We will dissect the fundamentals that contribute to an impressive investment track record. The underlying principles are straightforward yet impactful. Additionally, we will provide founders with advice on capturing investor attention and strategies for defining a gen…
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SaaStr 742: The Top 5 Secrets for Building Great Products with Leaders at Slack, Rubrik, and Grammarly As Product leaders, you have to build trust with CEOs and founders, align on vision and strategy, stay focused on the customer’s problem, and effectively navigate misalignment to ensure your product has the greatest chances of success right out of…
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In this episode of the SaaS Minds Podcast, host Alex interviews Ishay Tentser, CEO and founder of Timeless AI. Ishay shares his unique journey of pioneering a business on WhatsApp five years ago, which has now become a trend among VCs. He explains how he runs Timeless AI, which integrates WhatsApp with CRM systems to bring all customer communicatio…
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On this episode of The SaaS Operator Podcast, Aleksandar Orlić was our guest. Aleksandar's journey evolved from hands-on coding to leading development teams. He mentions the importance of following your passion, especially for meaningful impact. Aleksandar explains how his role changed when he moved from CTO to CEO, with new challenges and wins. He…
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Meena Ganesh is the founder of Portea, India's largest platform for delivering healthcare services at home. On the episode Meena's shares her vision and passion for improving healthcare accessibility and quality. Meena shares her journey of founding Portea, the challenges faced by healthcare startups, and the opportunities available for entrepreneu…
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