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  • Building customer-focused SaaS with Robert Strobl @Digital Samba
    2024/11/07

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #18, Anna Nadeina talks with Robert, founder of Digital Samba, The safest way to embed video conferencing.

    ----------Episode's Chapters--------------

    00:00 - Introduction to Digital Samba and Robert's Journey

    03:14 - The Evolution of Video Conferencing

    06:03 - Navigating Challenges and Market Competition

    08:55 - The Importance of Company Culture and Team Dynamics

    11:45 - Product Development and Customer Engagement

    14:51 - Financial Management and Sustainability

    17:56 - Marketing Strategies in a Niche Market

    21:06 - Security and Compliance in Tech

    24:05 - Reflections on Success and Failure

    27:03 - Work-Life Balance and Remote Team Management

    29:51 - Final Thoughts on Happiness and Mindfulness

    Robert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertstrobl/

    Digital Samba - https://www.digitalsamba.com/

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    40 分
  • Reimagining SaaS customer support with AI with Baptiste Jamin @Crisp IM
    2024/11/04

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #17, Anna Nadeina talks with Baptiste, co-founder of Crisp, a business messaging platform for startups & SMBs.

    ----------Episode's Chapters--------------

    00:00 - Introduction to Crisp and Its Impact

    03:53 - The Role of AI in Customer Support

    09:53 - Innovative AI Features in Crisp

    14:04 - Customer Feedback and Product Development

    24:03 - Evaluating Customer Feedback for Product Improvement

    29:39 - Understanding Customer Feedback for Product Development

    34:24 - The Role of AI in Pricing Strategy

    37:29 - Building a Unique Company Culture

    40:55 - The Importance of Continuous Learning

    47:59 - Reflecting on Wins and Failures

    51:41- Innovative Hacks for Customer Engagement

    Baptiste - https://www.linkedin.com/in/baptistejamin/

    Crisp - https://crisp.chat/en/

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    47 分
  • Sustainable SEO strategies for SaaS in AI-driven world with Will Critchlow @SearchPilot
    2024/10/31

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #16, Anna Nadeina talks with Will, founder and CEO of SearchPilot, an SEO A/B testing platform and meta-CMS that enables rapid SEO changes for large websites.

    ----------Episode's Chapters--------------

    00:00 - Introduction to SearchPilot

    01:00 - The Evolution of SEO: A Historical Perspective

    04:44 - The Current State of SEO: Myths and Realities

    10:05 - AI and Its Impact on Search Engines

    17:04 -Transitioning from Services to SaaS: A Founder's Journey

    24:39 -Mindset Shifts in the SaaS Landscape

    30:38 -The Future of SEO in an AI-Driven World

    33:24 - The Evolution of SEO Strategies

    39:27 - Bootstrapping and Sustainable Growth

    44:32 - Defining Ambition and Success

    51:58 - Wins and Lessons Learned

    57:57 - Mindset Shifts for Founders

    Will - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willcritchlow/

    SearchPilot - https://www.searchpilot.com/

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  • Indie hacker approach to building a portfolio of SaaS businesses with Brian Casel @ClarityFlow
    2024/10/28

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #15, Anna Nadeina talks with Brian Casel, serial indie hacker, founder of ClarityFlow and Instrumental Products, host of the Bootstrapped Web podcast, and a celebrity of the indie hacking world.

    ----------Episode's Chapters------------

    00:00 - Introduction to Brian and His Journey

    03:00 - Transitioning from Services to Products

    05:48 - The Acquisition Process: Insights and Experiences

    11:56 - Focusing on ClarityFlow: The All-In Approach

    18:06 - Balancing Pressure and Growth in SaaS

    23:56 - Reflections on Investment and Business Strategy

    30:41 - Navigating Business Transitions

    32:28 - Understanding Burnout and Stress Management

    39:01 - The Reality of Startup Success

    42:25 - Diverse Goals in Entrepreneurship

    50:22 - Lessons from Wins and Failures

    53:58 - The Importance of Fast Execution

    Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancasel/

    ClarityFlow - https://clarityflow.com/

    Instrumental - https://instrumental.dev/

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    56 分
  • The unfair advantage of founder-market fit in SaaS with Robin Vander Heyden @ManyRequests
    2024/10/24

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #14, Anna Nadeina talks with Robin, founder of ManyRequests, a client portal software for agencies.

    ----------Episode's Chapters------------

    00:00 - Introduction to Robin and ManyRequests

    03:09 - Robin's Entrepreneurial Journey

    05:52 - Transitioning from Agency to SaaS

    12:02 - The Role of Investment and Mentorship

    14:58 - Building a Customer-Centric Product

    19:54 - Marketing Strategies and Customer Acquisition

    26:07 - Navigating Challenges and Growth

    34:07 - Reflections on Wins and Failures

    36:49 - Final Thoughts and Hacks for Success

    Robin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinvanderheyden/

    ManyRequests - https://www.manyrequests.com/

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    40 分
  • Building profitable SaaS from day 1 with James O'Neill @WildJar
    2024/10/21

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #13, Anna Nadeina talks with James, co-founder of WildJar, a call tracking solution providing full visibility on the origins of your inbound calls.

    ----------Episode's Chapters------------

    00:00 - Introduction to WildJar and Its Mission

    02:58 - James's Journey from Agency to Product

    06:07 - Navigating Market Changes and Brand Building

    09:06 - The Power of Partnerships in SaaS

    11:58 - AI Integration and Future Developments

    15:05 - Company Culture and Remote Work Dynamics

    17:51 - Lessons Learned: Wins and Challenges

    20:59 - Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

    James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-o-neill-9308632a/

    WildJar - https://www.wildjar.com/

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    41 分
  • Product & tech due diligence in SaaS acquisitions with Dan Bender and Daniel Thulfaut
    2024/10/17

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #12, Anna Nadeina talks with Dan from code & co, specializing in Tech & Product Due Diligence for Global Investors and Daniel, our own Head of Product at saas.group who helps assess companies saas.group buys during product due diligence.

    ----------Episode's Chapters------------

    00:00 - Introduction to Product and Tech Due Diligence

    04:05 - The Importance of Holistic Assessment

    07:52 - Key Metrics for Product Performance

    11:45 - Documentation and Data for Due Diligence

    17:07 - Common Mistakes in Product Management

    25:01 - Deal Breakers in Acquisitions

    29:57 - Evaluating Development Processes

    40:04 - Quick Hacks for Product Evaluation

    Dan Bender - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanbender/

    Daniel Thulfaut - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-thulfaut/

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    53 分
  • When to sunset your SaaS company? with Zoltan Patai and Wolfgan Woerner @Eversync
    2024/10/14

    saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.

    In episode #11, Anna Nadeina talks with Wolfgang and Zoltan, co-founders of Eversync, a platform that monitors and automates business operations.

    ----------Episode's Chapters------------

    00:00 - Introduction to Eversync and Founders' Backgrounds

    02:40 - Identifying the Problem

    07:03 - Building the Product: Challenges and Surprises

    12:15 - Hypothesis-Driven Approach to Startup Development

    16:57 - Navigating Investor Relationships and Transparency

    24:11 - Business Model Exploration and Sustainability Challenges

    31:43 - Deciding to Sunset: A Rational Approach

    39:01 - Team Dynamics and Customer Communication

    46:10 - Reflecting on Wins and Future Aspirations

    49:32 - Key Hacks for Founders: Asking for Money and Market Fit

    Wolfgang - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-woerner/

    Zoltan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoltanpatai/

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    54 分