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$8M Raised to Make You Sales Tax Compliant in 7 Clicks
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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 $1 million, $5 million, and even $10 million in funding, and the significance of transparent conversations with investors. We'll explore how Kintsugi puts sales tax on autopilot for e-commerce and SaaS companies, the impact of regulatory changes from cases like South Dakota vs. Wayfair, and the fierce competition in the compliance space.
Additionally, Pujun is offering a special 15% discount for our listeners, so stick around to learn how you can benefit. Whether you're a startup or an established business, this episode is packed with invaluable insights on navigating the complex world of sales tax. Let's jump right in!
15% off using this link: Https://trykintsugi.com/ben
Show Notes:
00:00 Potential in untapped market through technological innovation.
04:13 Automate sales tax tracking for e-commerce businesses.
08:23 Government interaction handled for sales tax compliance.
11:05 Sales tax regulations shift, creating market opportunities.
17:02 Company headquartered in SF, expanding internationally, leveraging AI.
18:37 App quickly calculates sales tax liability from various platforms.
21:48 Providing latest sales tax news and advice.
25:22 Successfully partnered with VCs, expanded and adapted.
28:41 Investment strategy: long-term, ignore early valuation.
32:01 Focus on serving more customers globally, efficiently.
Links:
SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/kintsugi-raises-6-million-in-series-a
Pujun Bhatnagar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pujun/
Kintsugi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pujun/
Kintsugi’s Website: https://trykintsugi.com/
SaaS Metrics Course here:
To learn more about Ben check out the links below:
Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page
Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout
Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
148 episodes
Manage episode 438122276 series 3458049
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 $1 million, $5 million, and even $10 million in funding, and the significance of transparent conversations with investors. We'll explore how Kintsugi puts sales tax on autopilot for e-commerce and SaaS companies, the impact of regulatory changes from cases like South Dakota vs. Wayfair, and the fierce competition in the compliance space.
Additionally, Pujun is offering a special 15% discount for our listeners, so stick around to learn how you can benefit. Whether you're a startup or an established business, this episode is packed with invaluable insights on navigating the complex world of sales tax. Let's jump right in!
15% off using this link: Https://trykintsugi.com/ben
Show Notes:
00:00 Potential in untapped market through technological innovation.
04:13 Automate sales tax tracking for e-commerce businesses.
08:23 Government interaction handled for sales tax compliance.
11:05 Sales tax regulations shift, creating market opportunities.
17:02 Company headquartered in SF, expanding internationally, leveraging AI.
18:37 App quickly calculates sales tax liability from various platforms.
21:48 Providing latest sales tax news and advice.
25:22 Successfully partnered with VCs, expanded and adapted.
28:41 Investment strategy: long-term, ignore early valuation.
32:01 Focus on serving more customers globally, efficiently.
Links:
SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/kintsugi-raises-6-million-in-series-a
Pujun Bhatnagar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pujun/
Kintsugi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pujun/
Kintsugi’s Website: https://trykintsugi.com/
SaaS Metrics Course here:
To learn more about Ben check out the links below:
Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page
Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout
Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
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