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  • 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 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Christian Byza, CEO & Co-Founder of Learn.xyz, mobile micro learning, powered by AI.

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

    00:42 The Role of AI in Learning

    03:26 Christian's Background and Journey to Silicon Valley

    10:12 Founding Learn DO XYZ: The Initial Idea

    14:20 Pivoting from B2C to B2B

    20:18 Marketing and Sales Strategies

    26:15 The House of AI: A Unique Co-Working Space

    29:35 Creative Event Planning

    33:07 Challenges of Bootstrapping in San Francisco

    36:19 Advantages of Building in San Francisco

    40:22 Pivoting from B2C to B2B

    48:09 Founder-Led Sales Strategies

    50:13 Longevity and Personal Hacks

    Christian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbyza/

    Learn.xyz - https://www.learn.xyz/

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  • 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 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Paddy Srinivasan, CEO @Digital Ocean

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

    02:49 Digital Ocean's Mission and Scale

    04:49 Challenges and Opportunities in Cloud Computing

    06:22 Digital Ocean's Unique Value Proposition

    10:19 AI and Its Impact on Business

    14:46 Democratizing AI with Digital Ocean

    25:12 Innovation and Hackathons at Digital Ocean

    34:11 Reflections and Future Outlook

    37:59 Closing Remarks

    Paddy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddysrinivasan/

    Digital Ocean - https://www.digitalocean.com/

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  • 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 #10 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Julia Goelles, VP Marketing @Parloa

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

    02:39 Enterprise vs. SMB Marketing

    04:03 Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing

    14:21 Partner Marketing Strategies

    17:51 AI in Marketing and Branding

    23:54 Account-Based Marketing Insights

    26:56 Technical Glitch and Continuation

    27:19 The Importance of Account-Based Marketing

    28:16 Aligning Marketing and Sales Efforts

    34:55 Introduction to Women of SaaS

    37:21 Expanding Women of SaaS Globally

    43:01 Challenges and Trends in Gender Representation

    Julia- https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-goelles/

    Parloa - https://www.parloa.com/

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  • 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 #9 of season 5, Daniel Thulfaut talks with Ryan Singer, author of @Shape Up

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

    01:31 Explaining Shape Up vs. Scrum

    06:21 Implementing Shape Up in Teams

    11:36 Challenges and Misconceptions

    19:43 AI's Impact on Software Development

    26:41 Understanding Framework Costs and Expertise

    28:20 AI in the Shaping Phase

    29:57 Exploring Alternatives and Team Dynamics

    32:09 Balancing Discovery and Delivery

    35:58 Making Trade-offs and Prioritizing Work

    42:23 Shape Up Evolution and Unique Contexts

    Ryan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltpresence/

    Shape Up - https://basecamp.com/shapeup

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  • 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 #8 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Joe Walsh, GM @Prerender

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

    02:03 What is Prerender?

    04:07 Post-Acquisition Changes and Cost-Cutting

    05:39 Building a Strong Team and Culture

    15:18 The Future of Discoverability and AI

    31:08 Implementing Processes and Celebrating Mistakes

    33:17 Final Thoughts and Hacks for Success

    Joe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joewalsh22/

    Prerender - https://prerender.io/

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  • 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 #7 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Monica Zara, Head of Conference @HowToWebConf

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

    01:00 Monica's Journey to How to Web

    04:04 How to Web Conference: An Overview

    09:36 The State of SaaS in Romania

    13:05 Fundraising vs. Bootstrapping in Eastern Europe

    18:21 Challenges Faced by Founders

    22:09 Curating Conference Content

    32:33 Recap and Final Thoughts

    34:55 Biggest Wins and Failures

    40:08 Monica's Personal Hacks and Closing Remarks

    Monica- https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicazara/

    How to Web - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicazara/

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  • 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.

    Following our previous live AMA sessions, join us for this one uncovering some of the best email marketing frameworks today with Jane Portman, Сo-founder & CEO of Userlist, an email automation platform for SaaS companies.

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

    00:00 - Guest Introduction: Jane Portman

    02:32 - Challenges in Building UserList

    05:14 - Growth Strategy and SEO Focus

    07:13 - Customer Success and Consultation Calls

    16:25 - The Atomic Emails Framework

    25:06 - Example of Effective Email Campaigns

    27:23 - The Importance of Personalization in Emails

    27:56 - Effective Personalization Strategies

    31:44 - Data Tracking and Its Pitfalls

    42:11 - Crafting Engaging Email Content

    48:47 - The Role of Personal Branding in Email Marketing

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  • 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 #5 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Thomas Tauchner, Founder and CEO of JENTIS.

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

    02:13 Founding Gentis: From Agency to Product

    03:05 Challenges and Growth of Gentis

    04:19 Separation of Agency and Product

    05:34 Transitioning from Agency to Product Workflow

    07:21 Customer-Centric Approach and Market Adaptation

    14:25 Innovators vs. Early Majority: Market Segmentation

    17:55 AI Integration and Synthetic Users

    22:54 Improving Ad Spend and Pricing Strategies

    23:26 Challenges in Pricing for Different Customer Segments

    24:22 Impact of AI on Sales and Marketing

    25:11 Sponsored Segment: Rewardful Affiliate Program

    26:06 Sales Process and Customer Engagement

    30:39 Importance of Agencies in Sales Strategy

    33:13 Implementing Processes for Scaling Up

    38:18 Big Wins and Lessons Learned

    40:38 Decision-Making Hacks for Teams

    Thomas- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-tauchner/

    JENTIS - https://www.jentis.com/en/

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    In episode #4 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Andrei, Co-Founder at Socialinsider, a social media analytics, reporting and benchmarking tool.

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

    00:00 - The Inception of Socialinsider

    02:12 - Finding Product-Market Fit

    04:56 - Ideal Customer Profile and Key Features

    07:51 - Common Mistakes in Social Media Marketing

    11:19 - Growth Strategies and Content Marketing

    17:36 - AI Integration in Social Insider

    22:30 - Customer Reviews and Feedback

    32:07 - Transition from Startup to Scale-Up

    37:08 - Biggest Wins and Failures

    Andrei - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreiserbanoiu/

    Socialinsider - https://www.socialinsider.io/

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    In episode #3 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Juan, CEO of Boopos, a global investment bank for profitable software companies and marketplaces, providing M&A services, powered by a unique data infrastructure.

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

    00:00 - Juan's Journey in M&A and Founding Bupos

    03:55 - The Importance of Having an Advisor in M&A

    06:10 - Choosing the Right Advisor for Your Business

    08:27 - Common Questions and Misunderstandings in M&A

    10:45 -When is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?

    16:34 -Market Trends and Predictions for 2025

    24:29 -Rebranding and Moving Upmarket

    27:13 -AI in M&A: Current Trends and Future Prospects

    31:41 - Biggest Wins and Failures with Bupos

    33:16 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders

    Juan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigarciab/

    Boopos - https://www.boopos.com/

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  • 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 #2 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Henrik, co-founder and CEO of Neuroflash, an all-in-one AI solution that supports you from idea generation to content creation and optimization.

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

    00:00 - Founding Neuroflash

    06:27 - Challenges and Growth with AI

    08:39 -Neuroflash's Unique Value Proposition

    12:16 - Customer Onboarding and Education

    14:44 - Market Focus and Expansion

    16:16 - AI Misconceptions and Best Practices

    21:29 - Collaboration and Future Vision

    26:48 - AI-Supported Marketing: An Introduction

    29:15 - SEO vs. AI Optimization

    33:27 - Growth Strategies and Sales Processes

    34:41 - Reflecting on Successes and Failures

    41:01 - Future of AI in Content Generation

    45:46 - Personal AI Hacks and Tools

    Henrik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-roth/

    neuroflash - https://neuroflash.com/

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  • 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 #1 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Alexis, founder and CEO of TheyGotAcquired, a media company that helps entrepreneurs sell their businesses.

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

    00:00 - Alexis' Journey into Acquisitions

    03:15 - First Business Sale Experience

    04:31 - Second Business Sale Experience

    07:02 - Building They Got Acquired

    11:43 - Understanding Acquisition Trends and Founder Insights

    16:43 - Valuation Stories and Strategic Acquisitions

    25:02 - Choosing the Right Buyer: Beyond the Highest Bidder

    28:47 - Addressing the Gender Gap in Business Acquisitions

    30:53 - Challenges and Strategies for Female Founders in SaaS

    42:32 - Advice for SaaS Founders: Building a Sellable Business

    43:29 - Biggest Wins and Challenges in Content Marketing

    45:25 - Growing an Engaged Audience: Tips and Hacks

    Alexis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisgrant/

    TheyGotAcquired - https://theygotacquired.com/

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  • 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 #50, Anna Nadeina talks with Tim Schumacher, founder and CEO of saas.group, a serial acquirer of wonderful B2B SaaS companies with a bootstrapper mindset.

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

    00:00 - saas.grouping in Morocco

    03:43 - Navigating Remote Work Culture

    06:50 - Diversity in Leadership and Company Culture

    09:39 - Integrating AI into Business Operations

    14:16 - Evaluating AI Companies for Acquisition

    17:21 - Balancing Profitability and Growth in Acquisitions

    20:48 - Accelerating Growth in Acquired Companies

    23:15 - The Evolution of SaaS Group's Acquisition Strategy

    26:03 - Personal Insights from Tim's Entrepreneurial Journey

    31:11 - Building a Founder-Friendly Culture

    35:49 - Reflections on Wins and Losses in 2024

    39:29 - Best AI tools for Productivity

    Tim - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschumacher/

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    In episode #49, Anna Nadeina talks with Iliya, CEO and founder of Team-GPT, your shared AI workspace to help you seamlessly integrate AI into your team's workflow.

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

    00:00 - The Birth and Evolution of TeamGPT

    06:48 - Challenges and Successes in AI Collaboration

    16:52 - Understanding and Mastering AI

    28:18 - Marketing Strategies for SaaS Growth

    32:11 - AI Articles and Video Campaigns

    35:45 - Creating an Online Course

    37:52 - SEO and Repurposing Content

    39:25 - Long Tail Keywords vs. Prompts

    46:28 - Raising Funds and Scaling

    55:04 - Biggest Wins and Failures

    59:43 - Final Thoughts and Advice

    Iliya - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliya-valchanov/

    Team-GPT - https://team-gpt.com/

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    In episode #48, Anna Nadeina talks with Tom, CEO of Geckoboard, a tool for building and sharing real-time KPI dashboards.

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

    00:00 - Tom's Journey to GeckoBoard

    03:51 - Challenges and Skills in Leadership

    06:26 -Transition to CEO at GeckoBoard

    11:48 -Navigating Product and Market Strategies

    15:34 -The Role of Sales in SaaS Growth

    19:00 -Pricing Strategies and Market Adaptation

    22:46 - The Role of Video Content

    27:25 - Scaling the Company

    31:00 - Hiring Challenges and Lessons

    35:11 - Biggest Wins and Failures

    37:56 - The Value of Coaching and Networking

    41:55 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

    Tom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/randlete/

    Geckoboard - https://www.geckoboard.com/

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  • 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.

    Episode #47 is the special episode where Tobias Schlottke takes over the hosting of the podcast to welcome Andreas Creten, Co-founder and CEO at madewithlove, .

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

    00:00 - The Mission of Made With Love

    03:40 - Remote Work Culture

    10:48 - Hiring and Diversity

    17:33 - Free Range Management

    20:27 - Pull vs Push Developers: Finding the Right Fit

    21:15 - Mentorship and Onboarding: Building Strong Relationships

    22:29 - Feedback and Performance Reviews

    24:06 - Client Selection: Saying No for the Right Reasons

    27:25 - Tech and Product Due Diligence: Best Practices

    29:36 - Common Pitfalls in IP and Licensing

    33:21 - Preparing for Tech Due Diligence

    37:09 - Cultural Hacks for Remote Teams

    Andreas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreascreten/

    Tobias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tschlottke/

    madewithlove - https://madewithlove.com/

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  • 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 #46, Anna Nadeina talks with Chris, founder of Bodyswaps, a soft skills immersive VR training platform.

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

    00:00 - Introduction to BodySwaps and Chris's Journey

    08:04 - Transition from Agency to Product Development

    15:03 - Navigating Challenges and Building a Team

    22:01 - Growth Strategies and Market Dynamics

    26:28 - Navigating Cultural Nuances in Communication

    28:17 - The AI Dilemma: Friend or Foe?

    32:31 - Shifting Focus: From Product to Customer

    35:19 - Exploring New Markets and Opportunities

    39:22 - AI in Education: A Force for Good?

    43:42 - Lessons Learned: Wins and Failures

    47:14 - The Importance of Team Bonding

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    In episode #45, Anna Nadeina talks with Josef and Thomas from Otterly, a new tool in content & brand monitoring for AI-powered Search Experiences.

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

    00:00 - Founders' Backgrounds and Early Experiences

    08:33 - Vision and Future of Otterly

    12:24 - Understanding AI Search and Bias

    19:45 - User Feedback and Iterative Development

    26:48 - Launching and Gaining Early Feedback

    30:49 - The Power of PR and Community Engagement

    32:04 - Naming the Product: The Otterly Story

    34:56 - Educating Customers: Strategies and Challenges

    40:44 - Wins and Failures: Lessons Learned

    42:25 - Hacks for Success

    Josef - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseftrauner/

    Thomas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaspeham/

    Otterly - https://otterly.ai/

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    In episode #44, Anna Nadeina talks with Leo, founder of SaaStanak, a recurring meetup and a conference of SaaS folks in Southeast Europe.

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

    00:00 - The Evolution of Sastanak

    05:55 - The Role of Community in SaaS

    09:03 - Moderation and Authenticity in Events

    12:00 - Creating Unique Conference Experiences

    15:06 - Cultural Differences in SaaS Discussions

    17:58 - Trends and Challenges of CEE founders

    23:44 - The Shift from Agency to SaaS

    26:06 - Emerging SaaS Ecosystem in Eastern Europe

    29:51 - Building Connections at Conferences

    32:45 - Creating Lasting Community Engagement

    40:19 - Lessons Learned from Organizing Events

    Leo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardeldic/

    SaaStanak - https://saastanak.com/

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  • 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 #43, Daniel Thulfaut, Head of Product at saas.group talks with Michał Suski, Head of Innovation & Co-founder at Surfer.

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

    00:00 - Michał's Journey into Product and Innovation

    04:40 - Transitioning from Agency to Product

    09:40 - Understanding Surfer's Product Offering

    15:04 - The Role of Head of Innovation

    20:00 - Implementing Features and Improvements

    24:35 - Balancing Intuition and Analysis in Development

    28:50 - Innovating Beyond the Fastest Horse

    33:59 - Balancing Metrics and Customer Value

    36:23 - The Importance of Creative Freedom

    39:02 - Hiring for Innovation

    46:25 - Trusting Your Intuition

    Michal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-suski/

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

    Surfer - https://surferseo.com/

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