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Welcome to the Tech Entrepreneur on a Mission podcast. My name is Ton Dobbe. I am the founder of Value Inspiration and the author of ‘The Remarkable Effect’. I envision a world where every B2B SaaS business succeeds because they're creating software their customers would miss if were gone 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆: Research consistently shows 90% of all startups fail. That's bad. What's worse however is that +75% of SaaS Scaleups fail - companies that are supposed to have product-market-fit. Far too few Sc ...
 
Each week we talk with those who have succeeded and inspired in the world of software. How they did it, what advice they have, and what's coming in the future with new innovation. All aimed at helping you generate more leads, close more new customers, and Scale Your SaaS.
 
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EPISODE SUMMARY The software industry is highly competitive, with numerous companies offering similar products and services. Despite a company's confidence in its superiority, the challenge lies in differentiating itself from the competition in the eyes of the market. In this week’s episode of Scale Your Saas with host and B2B SaaS sales coach Matt…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to help your business discover how work really gets done. My guest is Jay Bartot, Co-founder and CEO of Zeitworks. Jay Bartot is a serial technology entrepreneur and innovator with 20 years of experience building startups from the ground up. He's a creative risk-taker and passi…
 
This podcast interview focuses on the resilience lessons learned in building 24Sessions between 2015 and 2022. My guest is Rutger Teunissen, founder and former CEO 24Sessions. Rutger is a serial entrepreneur and ex-strategy consultant. He founded 24sessions in March 2015 after realizing that it would never work to completely hand off customer commu…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Having more than 900 million users worldwide, LinkedIn has evolved into a powerful marketing tool. Any software business or brand can improve its sales and marketing efforts by building a great LinkedIn page or profile and establishing a professional network through high-quality content. President of Vision Board Media, Donna Serdul…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to help manufacturers remove bottlenecks with smart suggestions. My guest is Rafi Wadan, Co-Founder and CEO Stargazr. Rafi started his career as a Financial Controller at Beiersdorf and Lufthansa Technik in Germany and US. He then finished his PhD Degree on the topic "Impact of…
 
This podcast interview focuses on the fact candidates will remember how you made them feel - and why we should make it an experience that matters. My guest is Lars van Wieren, Founder and CEO of Starred. Lars is a tech entrepreneur on a mission. He started his career at Google, and in 2013 he founded Starred - made tons of mistakes, chased shiny ob…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY How you treat and interact with your customers greatly affects your software company’s image and reputation. In many ways, your customer support team is the face of your company. If you’re serious about growing your business, you must dedicate time, effort, and attention to customer service. Vice President of Growth at SupportZebra,…
 
This podcast interview focuses on sharing some of the big lessons learned from building Europe's largest B2B SaaS community. My guest is Alex Theuma, CEO of SaaStock. Leave a comment or a question for Alex and Ton. After 11 years of sales experience in IT, Telecoms & Cloud, Alex started a blog on SaaS called SaaScribe. This soon caught on, and he b…
 
The New Wave of Managing Global Hybrid Teams – With Projjal Ghatak EPISODE SUMMARY Starting a software business is just as much a psychological endeavor as a business undertaking. As a SaaS founder or CEO, you must possess the mindset that you can handle anything that comes at you and overcome the stress and challenges. Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that's build to offload operational complexities of a SaaS business, so they can focus on growth. My guest is Christian Owens, Founder and CEO of Paddle. Leave a comment or a question for Christian or Ton Christian Owens is a tech entrepreneur on a mission. He learned to build websites when he wa…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Here’s the truth: there's no surefire formula for instant success in the software world. But you can still boost the growth of your SaaS business by working with investors, gathering a core team, and utilizing the tools and resources that are easily available today. Co-Founder and CEO of JustiFi, Joe Keeley, talks about how their bu…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that gives B2C brands around the world the power to maximize eCommerce revenue the lean way. My guest is Greg Blazewicz, CEO of SALESmanago. Leave a comment or a question for Greg or Ton. Greg has over 20 years of experience in digital marketing. He holds two MA degrees: one in British Literature…
 
How To Educate Your Market To Win Traction – Shaunak Roy EPISODE SUMMARY It’s not easy to develop a SaaS product that people will love. As with any business venture, building and launching a startup software platform takes a lot of work; it’s a roller coaster ride out there. That’s why it’s necessary to understand the basics and how the entire proc…
 
This podcast interview focuses on what it takes to create a business that not only survives a crisis but actually grows stronger from it. My guest is Devin Bramhall, Ex-CEO of Animalz. Devin is the former CEO of Animalz, a leading content marketing agency for B2B Saas companies. Leave a comment or a question for Devin or Ton Storytelling is at the …
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Being in business often means being busy. For many of us, this means needing to be more watchful over all the company spending. What if I tell you that as much as 30% of your budget is being wasted? But worry not! A little bit of mindfulness and that 30% waste will turn into a 30% gain in no time. Quolum Founder and CEO Indus Khaita…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that connects nonprofits, businesses, and individual givers with an opportunity to support important causes in the world. My guest is Matt Ostanik, CEO of Grateful. Leave a comment or a question for Matt or Ton. Matt is an architect, creator, builder, and tech entrepreneur on a mission. He has fo…
 
In the first episode of the newly rebranded Scale Your SaaS with host and B2B SaaS sales coach Matt Wolach, you’ll get to know Ken Marshall and his smart tactics for using SEO for your SaaS business. He laid out the top four SEO mistakes you’re probably making and how to avoid them to succeed in your goals. SEO is a tricky game in today’s digital l…
 
WOW! I was surprised to see that my podcast 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟳𝟯 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 last year. And that it is one of the top SaaS podcasts in the world! With this, I have an announcement: We’ve been doing this podcast for almost 3 years now (sounds crazy to say). I have met and learned from some of the best and smartest people in the tech world. And the fee…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to talk more and sell more. My guest is Alex Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Regal. Leave a comment or a question for Alex or Ton. Alex is a Tech Entrepreneur on a mission. He was a product manager at Personal and Thomson Reuters and then joined Handy (later acquired by ANGI) to l…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Starting a software company is never easy, but with the right mindset, everything will surely fall into place. It’s all about discovering your best possible offer, understanding your customers, knowing how to market your SaaS product, and executing your marketing strategy. F.I.R.E. Consulting, Inc. Co-founder Gavi Zeitlin discusses …
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to manage events without stress. My guest is Jonathan Kazarian, CEO of Accelevents. Leave a comment or a question for Jonathan or Ton. Johnathan is a true tech-entrepreneur‍ on a mission. His journey started in 2014 when his cousin, at the age of 17, got diagnosed with cancer, …
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Being a solo software founder can be a very rewarding and freeing experience, but it is also tough work. It's like playing a game with the hardest difficulty since you must play all classes to progress to the next level. But with the right guidance, it will be more than worth it because your company will succeed and give you more th…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to redefine how we experience work. My guest is Sarah Hawley, CEO of Growmotely. Leave a comment or a question for Sarah or Ton. Sarah Hawley is a serial entrepreneur and investor in startups, having founded eight companies since 2009. She's personally fueled by a passion for c…
 
The Best Outreach Tactics - David Valentine EPISODE SUMMARY Scaling a SaaS company involves blood, sweat, and tears. You have to get a lot of things right; outreach, in particular, has to be great. Now, imagine having to scale eight companies at once. Fortunately, there are experts out there that have successfully scaled in all of their software co…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Everywhere you go in software businesses, you hear "KPI" thrown around. But how exactly do you begin to capture data, make sense of the numbers and produce an action plan written with letters? Easy. You follow the steps of intentional iteration. Host and B2B SaaS Sales Coach Matt Wolach and ScaleMatters CEO Scott Stouffer unleash th…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to all of us to drive meaningful results with learning communities. My guest is Shaunak Roy, Founder of Yellowdig. Shaunak is a true tech entrepreneur on a mission. The first decade of his career he spent advising global companies on technology, strategy, and growth. Leave a co…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Any software founder who has ever tried to penetrate a market typically finds themselves feeling nervous. After all, there are already many established players in the field. To combat this, some go so far as to create elaborate sales methods or feature-loaded products. Nowadays, to truly stand out, simplicity is the name of the game…
 
Leave a comment or a question for Tina or Ton. This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to help manufacturing and cybersecurity businesses to attract and grow a sustainable workforce pipeline. My guest is Tina Zwolinski, CEO of Skillsgapp. Tina is a true tech entrepreneur on a mission. Her work as CEO and founder of Z…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY What do you think are the makings of a great software sales leader? Is it having years of sales experience under one's belt? Is it a sales degree from a famous university? Do they know the ins and outs of sales like the back of their hand? While these can certainly help, the common denominator of all good sales outreach is a solid p…
 
Leave a comment or a question for Patrick or Ton This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that enables B2B SaaS businesses to deliver a stellar member experience, quantify business impact, and become community-driven. My guest is Patrick Woods, Co-founder and CEO of Orbit. Patrick Woods is a tech entrepreneur on a Mission. He has more t…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY If you’re in the software industry, you’re probably aware that many companies shut down in December. Some of them become a little complacent and think that because it’s the holiday season, they pause their business, thinking it’s a slow time to make a profit. On the contrary, Matt Wolach, host of SaaS-Story in the Making, believes D…
 
Leave a comment or a question for Ton or Arnold This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power for lawyers and tax advisors to handle mandates faster while leveraging the highest security standards. My guest is Arnold Scherabon, Co-founder and CEO IURIO. Arnold is a legal practitioner by heart, however, for the first 9 year…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY While doubling down on advertisements can be the knee-jerk reaction to advertising your software, the answer is more straightforward. Standing out from the crowd and driving leads can be achieved with a well-curated messaging strategy. Now the question becomes, how exactly do you accomplish that? CEO and Founder at Brighter Click Co…
 
Leave a comment or a question for Charlotte or Ton This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to shape a world in which every single person has the exact same chance to get hired for a job. My guest is Charlotte Melkert, Co-founder and CEO of Equalture. Charlotte has been recognized among the top 8 most talented female …
 
EPISODE SUMMARY For a lot of salespeople, cold calling feels like a monotonous task of simply dialing numbers and hoping prospects pick up. Some may even claim that cold calls are no longer effective due to the prevalence of spam calls. But did you know that you can now strategically call several people at the same time and make it so that they qui…
 
Leave a comment or a question for Ahmed or Ton This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to answer any question in minutes. My guest is Ahmed Elsamadisi, CEO of Narrator. Ahmed started his career at Cornell’s Autonomous Systems Laboratory, building algorithms for autonomous vehicles and human-robot interaction. He then…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY When software marketers try to increase web traffic, their efforts are usually concentrated on either paid ads or SEO. But what if I tell you that you need more than those two tactics? Sure, you can get customers to visit your website, but the question becomes: how do you make them stay, and how do you make them buy? Host and B2B Sa…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to reduce the distance between customers and businesses to one click, convert 3x more qualified leads and boost sales team results. My guest is Aleks Gollu, CEO of 11Sight. Leave a comment or a question for Aleks or Ton Aleks is a veteran of the Bay-Area venture/angel start-up …
 
EPISODE SUMMARY If there's one thing software entrepreneurs worldwide have in common, it's that we all want to scale. In fact, we all crave to see our companies succeed so much that growing has almost become like a race. Nonetheless, some business owners opted to play the long-term game instead and achieved just as much bottom line. Visme Founder a…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to bring presence to things that can't be present. My guest is Maarten Tobias, Founder, and CEO of Dimenco. Maarten is an experienced Strategy and Business development manager with extensive knowledge and interest in entrepreneurial high-tech environments. He received his Maste…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY When it comes to data, people's impression is that it's usually part of the company's quarterly review or all about the KPI. But what if I tell you that data can also be used as a magnetic lead generator that will cement your deals? How? The critical phrase is data-driven content. Matik Co-Founder and CEO Nik Mijic chatted with B2B …
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation to power a new generation of production. My guest is Sunny Han, CEO of Fulcrum. Sunny is a serial entrepreneur. He founded Imperis in 2010 and Co-founded Terran Logistics in 2012. He's a prototype of a tech entrepreneur on a mission. He founded Fulcrum in 2015, which he leads as their CEO to buil…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Every founder would love to build their own ‘dream team,’ but that is usually easier said than done. Fortunately, tools like the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) help achieve that goal. But then, how exactly do you implement ESOP in your SaaS company? Cake Equity Co-Founder and CRO Jason Atkins reveals the magic of ESOP with B2B Sa…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to help B2B SaaS companies make faster, bigger, better sales- increasing win rate by +19%, deal size by +42%, and increasing the average selling price by +35%. My guest is MG Gurbaxani, Co-founder and CEO of Cuvama. MG has been obsessed with customer value for nearly 2 decades.…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Scaling a SaaS product is something that is needed to help SaaS startups grow. When the product has paid off, it faces the urge for further growth and development. That’s why in today’s episode, we will dive deep into how your SaaS startup can accelerate quickly after launching. Fireflies.ai Founder Krish Ramineni joins B2B SaaS Sal…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, protection, and perspective. My guest is Dimitri Sirota, CEO, and Co-founder of BigID Dimitri has over a decade of experience as a privacy expert and identity veteran and is an established serial entrepreneur, i…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY A standard piece of advice that both software salespeople and marketers provide when it comes to lead generation is to apply SEO. In fact, the use of SEO is expected nowadays because of how much impact it can have in increasing your close rate. But are you actually executing your SEO correctly? B2B SaaS Sales Coach and Host Matt Wol…
 
This podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to provide researchers, medical practitioners, and software developers the underlying foundation to interpret, analyze and build brain activity products and services. My guest is Yair Levy, CEO of Brain.Space. Yair is a tech entrepreneur with extensive experience in the interna…
 
EPISODE SUMMARY Remember when events used to take up a considerable chunk of the marketing budget only to have barely any insights? Fortunately for us, that’s become a thing of the past as events now take the cake in generating leads. But to maximize that benefit, it’s crucial for software founders to have the right know-how. Fortunately, Acceleven…
 
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