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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 #30, Anna Nadeina talks with Simon, founder and CEO of Workleap, an employee experience platform designed for hybrid teams.
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00:00 - Introduction to WorkLeap
05:30 - The Journey from Service to Product
12:29 - Understanding WorkLeap's Current Offerings
17:45 - The Shift Towards Acquisitions
23:39 - Navigating Cultural Integration Post-Acquisition
31:26 - Empowering Employees to Shape Their Roles
39:13 - The Importance of Feedback in HR Tools
47:20 - Navigating Pricing Strategies for Growth
52:01 - Lessons from Wins and Failures
01:02:00 - The Art of Pivoting and Perseverance
01:07:38 - Staying Grounded in Entrepreneurship
Simon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondebaene/
Workleap - https://workleap.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 #29, Anna Nadeina talks with Marvin, VP of marketing at OMR Reviews, a B2B software review site for the DACH market.
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00:00 - Introduction to OMR Reviews and Marvin's Journey
05:20 - The Evolution of OMR Reviews
10:23 - Understanding the B2B Marketing Landscape
16:11 - Target Audience and Market Segmentation
23:46 - The Importance of Honest Reviews
38:12 - Future Directions for OMR Reviews
35:19 - Team Building and Growth Strategies
39:29 - Personal Hacks for Team Management
Marvin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-mueller/
OMR Reviews - https://omr.com/en/reviews
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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 #28, Anna Nadeina talks with Shannon, CEO of Usersnap, a visual feedback and bug-tracking platform.
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00:00 - Introduction to Usersnap and Shannon's Journey
06:02 - Exciting Developments at Usersnap
09:01 - Insights from User Interviews and Market Trends
11:48 - The Role of AI in Product Development
15:06 - Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing at saas.group
18:11 - Empowering Women in Tech
24:42 - Women in Leadership: Navigating Challenges
28:02 - Effective Communication for Impact
29:21 - Team Growth and Recruitment Strategies
30:49 - Strategic Shifts in Product Development
32:41 - The Importance of Feedback in Strategy
34:11 - Understanding Market Positioning
39:48 - Wins and Lessons Learned
42:18 - The Power of Listening to Users
Shannon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/svettes/
Usersnap - https://usersnap.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 27 is the special episode where Tim Schumacher takes over the hosting of the podcast to welcome Colin Keeley, Co-Founder of Verne, buying SaaS companies.
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00:00 - Introduction to Verne
06:44 - Improving Acquired Companies
14:03 - Labor Costs and Global Talent Acquisition
20:00 - Balancing Multiple Ventures and Focus Areas
Tim Schumacher - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschumacher/
Colin Keeley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinkeeley/
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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 #26, Anna Nadeina talks with Zoli, founder of SendStreak and Fishbowl, and the CTO of Timebutler, a tracking tool beloved by hundreds of companies and the most recent acquisition of saas.group.
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00:00 - Introduction to saas.group and Zoli's Journey
10:44 - Transitioning Roles and Responsibilities at saas.group
19:59 - The Role of AI in saas.group's Development
25:15 - Entrepreneurial Spirit and Personal Projects
32:58 - Growth Strategies and Team Dynamics
Zoltan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoltanbettenbuk/
Timebutler - https://timebutler.de/
Scraper API - https://www.scraperapi.com/
SendStreak - https://www.sendstreak.com/
Fishbole - https://www.fishbole.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 #25, Anna Nadeina talks with Osman, Co-Founder & CEO at UserGuiding, a no-code product adoption tool.
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00:00 - Introduction to UserGuiding and Osman Koc
8:15 - Common Traps for First-Time Founders
13:35 - Raising Funds and Managing Cash Flow
17:21 - The Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship
24:38 - Improving User Onboarding
28:34 - Final Thoughts and Hacks for Founders
Osman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koc/
UserGuiding - https://userguiding.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 #24, Anna Nadeina talks with Mark, founder at AlsoAsked, a free keyword research tool for exploring the questions your visitors are asking, Digital Marketing Director at Candour, podcast host, and a well-known SEO expert.
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00:00 - Mark's Journey in SEO and Agency Experience
03:08 - The Inspiration Behind AlsoAsked
06:32 - Transitioning from Free Tool to Paid SaaS
10:41 - Managing Multiple Ventures and Prioritization
17:43 - Use Cases for AlsoAsked in SaaS and Beyond
25:01 - SEO Insights and Challenges for Founders
27:12 - Understanding SEO Challenges and Strategies
31:04 - The Evolution of SEO: From Traditional to Semantic
32:38 - The Role of Structured Data and AI in SEO
36:58 - Preparing for AI-Driven Content Optimization
41:25 - Insights on Tools and Techniques for SEO Success
44:20 - Reflections on Wins, Failures, and Learning in Business
47:31 - Consistency and Generosity: Keys to Long-Term Success
Mark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markseo/
AlsoAsked - https://alsoasked.com/
Candour - https://withcandour.co.uk/
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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 #23, Anna Nadeina talks with Rory, founder and CEO at trumpet, auto-personalised & interactive digital sales rooms.
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00:00 - Introduction to Rory Sadler and trumpet
05:01 - Identifying the Problem trumpet Solves
12:23 - Leveraging Communities for Growth
18:17 - Adding Services to the Product
24:25 - Balancing Customer Feedback and Product Development
31:33 - Fostering a Growth Mindset in Team Members
37:55 - Biggest Wins and Learning Moments
Rory - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-sadler-trumpet/
trumpet - https://www.sendtrumpet.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 #22, Anna Nadeina talks with Yassine, founder of Beekast, an online meeting tool for agile teams. Which saas.group acquired last year.
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00:00 - Introduction to SaaS Inbound Podcast and Guest Background
01:47 - Yassine's Journey: From Coding to Founding Bcast
03:56 - The Importance of Pivoting in Business
05:48 - Identifying the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)
08:48 - Transitioning from Outbound to Inbound Marketing
11:00 - Leveraging Events and Content Marketing for Growth
14:09 - The Decision to Raise Funding and Its Implications
18:09 - Navigating the Acquisition Process
23:13 - Cultural Fit and Integration Post-Acquisition
25:54 - Yassine's Next Venture: Billabex
28:59 - Lessons Learned: Wins and Failures in Entrepreneurship
29:58 - Hiring Hacks for Sales Reps
Yassine - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yassinechabli/
Beekast - https://www.beekast.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 #21, Anna Nadeina talks with Augustin, Co-founder and CEO at Weglot, a translation tool that lets you convert your content into more than a hundred languages.
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00:00 - Introduction to Weglot and Augustin's Background
05:18 - The Journey of Building Weglot
11:40 - Company Culture and Employee Retention
18:27 - How Weglot Works: The Translation Process
29:15 - Customer Acquisition Strategies
32:42 - Reflections on Wins and Failures
35:47 - Growth Hacks and Market Strategies
Augistin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustin-prt/
Weglot - https://www.weglot.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 #20, Anna Nadeina talks with Toni, founder of Buska, Online Presence Monitoring tool for startups, SMBs and Entrepreneurs.
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00:00 - Toni's Journey from Music to Tech
05:01 - Understanding Buska: The Tool for Lead Generation
11:45 - Targeting SMBs: The Market Strategy
12:37 - Leveraging Free Trials and Tools for Launch
14:43 - The Role of AI in Marketing and Content Creation 20:07 - Building a Successful Newsletter
23:53 - Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur
26:30 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Entrepreneurship
30:38 - Navigating the Noise of Social Media
34:54 - Current Status and Future Plans for Buska
36:46 - Reflections on Wins and Failures
39:03 - Practical Hacks for Customer Acquisition
Toni - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dossantostoni/
Buska - https://www.buska.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 #19, Anna Nadeina talks with Sebastian, Co-Founder & CEO at ContractHero, the all-in-one software for your contract management.
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00:00 - Introduction to Contract Hero and Sebastian's Background
06:41 - Identifying the Problem: Contract Management Challenges
11:04 - Lessons from First-Time Founders
16:47 - Sales Experience and Its Impact on Company Growth
21:49 - Transitioning from Product-Led to Sales-Led Approaches
25:53 - Understanding Jobs to Be Done in Contract Management
30:58 - Feature Parity in SaaS
35:24 - The Importance of Contract Management
40:48 - Wins and Failures in Business
49:14 - The Principle of Optionality
Sebastian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-wengryn/
ContractHero - https://www.contracthero.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 #18, Anna Nadeina talks with Robert, founder of Digital Samba, The safest way to embed video conferencing.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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