Best Alex Theuma Podcasts (2025)

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Marcus Clover: From Fuel Cell Technology to a VC Fund 58:08

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6d ago58:08

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Marcus Clover, co-founder of Energy Revolution Ventures (ERV). They delve into ERV's mission to accelerate the transition from carbon-heavy energy systems to renewable electrochemical solutions. With a team boasting seven PhDs and three professors, ERV combines deep technical expertise …

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Scaling Mollie: SaaS growth, AI & fintech with Koen Köppen 27:13

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, Alex Theuma talks to Koen Köppen, CEO of Mollie and ex-CTO of Klarna. Koen shares how Mollie is expanding from 6 to 31 markets by 2026, why they prioritise operational efficiency over growth hacks, and how AI reduced their customer contact rate by 3x. Plus: essential lessons for SaaS founders on market e…

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Irena Spazzapan: Is VC still hiding behind the power law? 49:17

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Ari Shah welcomes Irena Spazzapan, Managing Partner at Systemic Capital, a venture capital fund focused on addressing planet-scale challenges through technology. Irena shares her journey from Goldman Sachs to venture building, emphasising the importance of software-first, asset-light models in tackling clim…

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How AI Is changing SaaS and search: Insights from Mike Walrath (Yext) 37:51

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This week, Alex speaks with Yext CEO Mike Walrath about his journey in the software industry, the challenges faced by SaaS companies, and the impact of AI on the market. Mike shares insights on leadership, the importance of judgment in decision-making, and how AI is reshaping marketing and SEO strategies. They also discuss the evolving SaaS landsca…

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Aarish Shah: News Episode 10:32

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish dives into the latest trends and insights from the venture capital landscape as of June 2025. He reflects on the significant developments in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, highlighting Nvidia's remarkable performance, which saw revenue soar to $39 billion and $44 billion in consecutive quarters. Despite facing…

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Joe Hyrkin on scaling Issuu to $30M, raising smart debt, and surviving as CEO 35:48

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, host Alex Theuma speaks with Joe Hyrkin, CEO of Care Grit Learning and former CEO of Issuu. They discuss Joe's journey in the tech industry, focusing on his experiences with Issuu, its acquisition, and the importance of profitability and growth strategies. Joe shares insights on navigating debt, the chal…

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Oli Harris: From poker chips to portfolio cos 1:05:21

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In this episode of Nothing Venture, host Aarish Shah sits down with Oli Harris, a partner at Dream Ventures, to explore the intriguing parallels between poker and venture capital. Oli shares his background as an entrepreneur and discusses the unique approach Dream Ventures takes in investing, leveraging a gambler's instinct to identify elite techno…

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Bootstrapping Towards $100MM and a $1.7B Valuation 39:10

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In this re-run episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, originally recorded in 2022, our host Alex Theuma is joined by Ross Andrew Paquette, Chairman and CEO at Maropost, to talk about bootstrapping a B2C CRM to $100MM and a $1.7B valuation.Ross shares:🚀 Maropost's founding story🚀 The big moves that took the company to $26MM in just 28 months (and the …

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How Abacum tripled its revenue without adding headcount...then raised a $60M Series B 39:15

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After a huge year of growth, Abacum just raised a $60M Series B.In this episode, Co-founder and COO Jorge Lluch joins Alex to discuss how they did it, including: tripling revenue without growing headcount, staying laser-focused on efficiency, and delivering a great product.They discuss:- Abacum’s early stages, including the decision to take time an…

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Varun Rekhi: The Roaring 20s Mentality: How Europe Can Celebrate Success in Tech 1:01:53

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Varun Rekhi:, a growth investor at Speed invest, to discuss the evolving landscape of venture capital in Europe. Varun shares insights on why he believes Europe's flywheel is broken, highlighting that the continent faces an output problem rather than an input problem. He emphasises the …

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Aly Madhavji: Blockchain Beyond the Hype 1:10:01

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Aly Madhavji, managing partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, to discuss the evolving landscape of Web3. They delve into the importance of addressing consumer skepticism and the need for effective education about Web3 technologies. Aly shares insights on how to onboard millions of users s…

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Zeb Evans on how ClickUp got to $10M ARR in 2 years (now over $200M) 36:48

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This is a re-run of a 2022 episode with ClickUp CEO and Founder, Zeb Evans.This is a re-run of a 2022 episode with ClickUp CEO and Founder, Zeb Evans. ClickUp is now doing over $200M in revenue but this popular episode is a look back at the early days. Zeb joins host Alex Theuma to discuss how the company reached $10M ARR in just two years, includi…

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Alvaro Alvarez del Rio: Legacy and the franchise value of your VC matters 1:00:33

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Alvaro Alvarez del Rio, founder of Boost Capital Partners. Alvaro shares insights from his extensive experience in venture capital, having invested in over 120 software startups with a total exit value exceeding $10 billion. The discussion focuses on how Boost Capital leverages gaming p…

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How Typeform scaled to 150,000+ customers without losing focus 34:49

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This is a special episode from SaaStock Europe 2024. Ryan Floyd (Founding MD at Storm Ventures) and Joaquim Lecha (Former Typeform CEO) discuss pivotal stages and learnings from Typeforms’s journey to $80M ARR and 150,000 customers. Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move theirbusiness forward: 🇮🇪 SaaStock Europe: 14-15 Octo…

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Roger Wade: Streetwear, street food, and the streets of South London 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Roger Wade, the visionary founder behind Boxfresh and Boxpark, two iconic British brands. Roger shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings on a South London council estate to building successful companies, including scaling Boxpark into a cultural landmark in East London.…

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How Tally bootstrapped to 60k MRR with a team of five 35:34

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This episode is a re-run of one of our top episodes from 2023. Host Alex Theuma is joined by Marie Martens, Co-Founder of Tally, who shares how the company bootstrapped to 60K MRR with a team of five.Marie shares:- The choice to bootstrap Tally.- Generational expectations for how to 'set yourself up for success' vs reality.- How Tally is positioned…

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Leadership under pressure: How Savneet Singh saved and scaled PAR 16:52

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This episode comes to you live from SaaStock USA. Fresh off the Founderpath Center Stage, Savneet Singh joined Alex Theuma to discuss how he took PAR from having just weeks of cash left to the billion dollar public company it is today. Tune in to hear Savneet’s candid take on what it really takes to lead under pressure and scale with purpose, inclu…

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Alex Theuma & Kenneth Thomas: Evolving from Community to Capital, SaaStock to BackFuture 47:38

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Alex Theuma, founder and CEO of SaaStock, and Kenneth Thomas, Principal at BackFuture Ventures. They delve into the importance of building a strong network over a decade to successfully launch a venture capital firm like BackFuture. The conversation touches on the qualitative aspects of…

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Jay Gujral: From Founder to Venture and Back Again 32:03

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes back repeat founder, angel investor, and blockchain expert Jay Gujralfor the second part of their insightful conversation. Jay shares his entrepreneurial background, discussing how both of his parents were involved in business, including his father's art shop, Athena. The discussion del…

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More mountain: Marcus Ryu on finding the joy in hard work 20:46

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, Alex Theuma sits down with Marcus Ryu - Co-founder of Guidewire and now a Partner at Battery Ventures - for an honest conversation about the highs, lows, and hard lessons of building and backing SaaS companies.Marcus shares how he went from pursuing a career in academia to leading a billion-dollar busine…

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Jay Gujral: Solving Blockchains Missing Piece - Adoption 43:52

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Jay Gujral, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with a deep understanding of blockchain technology. Jay shares his journey from founding Gradlancer, a student freelance marketplace, to his current venture, Record, which aims to provide robust data integrity solutions for bu…

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Lessons in leadership and SaaS innovation with Contentstack CEO Neha Sampat 32:10

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Host Alex Theuma is joined by Neha Sampat, Founder and CEO of Contentstack. In the episode, Neha shares:- Her journey as a serial entrepreneur - From New Kids on the Block fan club to Founder and CEO of Contentstack. - The Contentstack story: Scaling to 600 employees and raising $169M- The difference between being a bootstrapped vs VC funded founde…

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Ed Ebbern / Will McManners: The New Great Game, Venture in Adverse Times 1:11:09

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah is joined by Ed Ebbern and Will McManners, founding partners of MD1 Ventures, Europe's first dedicated national security VC fund. With backgrounds in special forces and defense innovation, they explore the evolving adversarial landscape and the importance of asking better questions in an age of …

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Lessons in building BroadSoft to a $2 billion exit 36:39

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This week, we’re running it back to one of our most popular episodes from 2023. Host Alex Theuma is joined by Mike Tessler, Managing Partner at True North Advisory and founding CEO at BroadSoft.Mike shares:- The BroadSoft journey: from its founding in 1998 , to going public on Nasdaq in 2010, and being acquired by Cisco in 2018 for +$1.8B- The proc…

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Mike Bank: Anyone can build — but should they? | Part 2 48:03

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Mike Bank, founder of Underdog, a pre-accelerated syndicate that supports solo and non-traditional founders in launching revenue-generating businesses while maintaining their day jobs. Mike shares insights from his extensive experience as an investment banker, early-stage VC, and angel …

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Becoming Superhuman: Rahul Vohra on AI, productivity, & the future of email 35:31

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Rahul Vohra (Founder and CEO at Superhuman) joins SaaStock's Alex Theuma to discuss how Superhuman stayed ahead of the generative AI wave, how they’re shaping the future of productivity with autonomous email agents, and why great products that delights users — not flashy marketing — are the key to viral growth. Rahul also opens up about the lonelin…

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Mike Bank: Backing the Underdogs | Part 1 51:58

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Mike Bank, the founder of Underdog, a pre-accelerated syndicate aimed at supporting solo and non-traditional founders in launching revenue-generating businesses while maintaining their day jobs. Mike shares insights from his extensive career in investment banking, early-stage VC, and as…

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Lessons in longevity: How Matt Mullenweg scaled Automattic to $500M+ (and what's next) 34:55

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Matt Mullenweg on scaling Automattic to $500M ARR.In this episode of The SaaS Revolution Show, host Alex Theuma sits down with Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder of WordPress and Founder and CEO of Automattic — the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, Beeper, and more.Matt shares the mindset, strategies, and lessons that helped him build one …

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Sam Kaplan: Getting to first purchase profitable in consumer 1:22:33

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Sam Kaplan, a partner at Five Seasons Ventures, a pan-European venture capital fund focused on investing in iconic and sustainable consumer brands. With an extensive background that includes roles at Citi and Birch Creative Capital, Sam shares invaluable insights into the venture …

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Building smart, scaling right: Jason Cohen on practical strategy 23:17

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This week, we're running it back to one of our most popular episodes. Recorded live at SaaStock USA 2023, host Alex Theuma is joined by Jason Cohen, Founder of WP Engine.In the episode, Jason reflects on his multi-decade journey as a serial entrepreneur, and shares his lessons from building and scaling WP Engine into a SaaS giant, including:- His j…

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Maya Ghayad: Stop killing innovation with metrics 53:37

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Maya Ghayad, a partner at ID4 Ventures, to discuss the evolving landscape of the venture capital industry. With nearly a decade of experience, Maya shares her insights on the significant changes happening within VC, including the phenomenon known as "the death of the middle." They explo…

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The art of the pivot: Max Greenwald on finding PMF and scaling Warmly 32:45

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Host Alex Theuma is joined by Max Greenwald, Co-founder and CEO at Warmly. During the chat, Max shares candid learnings about his journey as a Co-founder and CEO and insights into how he's scaling Warmly. Tune in to hear: - How Max went from Google PM to building a high-growth SaaS startup.- The pivots that shaped Warmly’s product-market fit (and w…

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Simon Kohl: Making biology programmable 52:23

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Simon Kohl, founder of Latent Labs, a startup at the forefront of generative models for computational protein design. Simon shares his journey from studying physics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology to his pivotal role in DeepMind's AlphaFold projects, where he developed key unce…

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GTM efficiency, AI, and the future of SaaS Sales with Jen Igartua (Go Nimbly) 35:27

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Host Alex Theuma is joined by Go Nimbly CEO (and SaaStock USA Speaker) Jen Igartua for this episode packed with practical advice on making your GTM processes more efficient, including:- Why GTM efficiency is now critical for SaaS growth.- How AI and automation are transforming sales workflows.- The biggest mistakes SaaS companies make with their te…

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Piotr Bukanski: Tips on becoming a specialist generalist in VC 56:47

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes investment manager Piotr Bukanski from Beringea. Piotr shares insights from his extensive background in finance, including his time at Merrill Lynch and his current focus as a generalist investor in B2B data, climate tech, and fintech. The conversation delves into the transferable skill…

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Lessons in differentiation at scale from Sendspark's Bethany Stachenfeld 33:37

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Host Alex Theuma is joined by Sendspark Co-founder and CEO (and SaaStock USA speaker) Bethany Stachenfeld.In this 30 minute episode, Beth shares: - Her journey from Marketer to SaaS founder and CEO.- The Sendspark founding story and journey so far.- How Sendspark approaches differentiation.- Advice for founders differentiating their product at scal…

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Gillian Davis: There's a time and a place for tyranny 1:30:55

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes leadership development expert Gillian Davis. They dive into her impressive journey, from her early beginnings in her family's executive recruitment business in Canada to co-authoring the book "First Time Leader" at just 28. Gillian shares her insights on practical leadership strategies,…

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From $150M SaaS exit to building again: Larry Kim on growth and acquisition 36:27

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Host Alex Theuma is joined by Larry Kim, Founder and CEO at Customers.ai. "With the benefit of hindsight, it could have been done with even less than $18M. I think what happens is when you raise money, it allows you to make bets that you might not have otherwise made had you been operating on the edge of a knife." In this 35 minute episode, Larry s…

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The future of SaaS billing: Maxio’s CEO on AI integration and leadership strategies 44:05

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Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward: 🇮🇪 SaaStock Europe: 14-15 October 2025 | Dublin, Ireland Book you tickets: https://saastock-europe.com/tickets/ 🇺🇸 SaaStock USA 2025: April 2026 | Austin, Texas Join the waitlist: https://saastock-usa.com/ 🤝 SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group o…

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Zoltan Vardy: Releasing The Launch Code 48:10

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Zoltan Vardy, a seasoned B2B sales advisor and author of "The Launch Code." With nearly four decades of experience and over $2 billion in sales closed for major companies like CBS and NBCUniversal, Zoltan shares invaluable insights on mastering founder-led sales. The discussion focuse…

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Tanja Emmerling: Europe needs to hurry up to be attractive to founders 41:45

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Dr. Tanja Emmerling, a partner at High Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and head of the Berlin team. With over a decade of experience in venture capital, Tanja shares her insights into the European tech landscape, highlighting HTGF's role as the most active seed investor in Europe. The discussi…

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How the Best Founders Learn to Scale Themselves as Their Company Scales 33:32

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One of our most listened to episodes, we're bringing back Keji Mustapha, CMO at Partech, who shares how the best founders scale themselves as their companies scale."If more founders did that, they would probably enjoy what they were doing more. I mean, you quit your job and set out on this journey to build this incredible utopia that you see becaus…

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Ozan Unlu: Navigating the Shift: From Technical Founder to Commercial Leader | Episode 62 49:36

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah speaks with Ozan Unlu, co-founder and CEO of EdgeDelta, a pioneering company in the telemetry pipeline space focusing on observability and security. Ozan shares insights from his unique journey through engineering, sales, and entrepreneurship, delving into the nuances of transitioning from techn…

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The Truth About AI in SaaS: Nathan Latka Debates Microsoft's CEO Prediction 32:21

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Nathan Latka, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Founderpath (and the powerhouse behind SaaSOpen!), as he shares the truth about AI in SaaS ...and why it counters Microsoft's CEOs prediction."I would get emails from real sales reps all the time that were terribly written…

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Ioto Iotov: Learning the foundations and the language of business | Episode 61 58:52

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Ioto Iotov, founder of Mainset, a venture capital firm focused on fintech and SaaS ventures. Ioto shares his unique journey from South Africa, detailing his background as a chartered accountant and competitive swimmer, and his path to earning an MBA from Columbia Business School. The di…

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How the CRO of Datarails Helped Move From 90% Outbound to 90% Inbound 34:42

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Aviv Canaani, CRO at Datarails, who shares how he helped move the company from 90% outbound to 90% inbound."One of our best performing ads is something actually I saw, usually it comes from the team, but I saw this TikTok ad for I think it was a B2C company. Something lik…

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Henry Joseph-Grant: Does VC stand for Venture Colonialism? | Episode 60 1:18:40

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews entrepreneur and mentor Henry Joseph Grant, who shares insights from his extensive experience in scaling startups and driving innovation. The discussion delves into the transformative impact of the iPhone on business, particularly in launching Just Eat, a brand that grew from startup …

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Sales Acceleration Formula 2.0 with Mark Roberge, Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital 50:10

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One of our most listened to episodes, we're bringing back Mark Roberge, Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital, who shares his sales acceleration formula 2.0 with our SaaStock Founder Members.Mark dives deep into the Sales Acceleration formula followed by his previous company Hubspot. He also answers the questions posted by our SaaStock Founder Membership c…

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Jefff Crusey: When Mythology Breaks Reality in Venture | Episode 59 46:02

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In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Jeff Crusey, a partner at 7% Ventures and seasoned VC with extensive experience in deep tech and startups. The discussion explores the limits of software functionality and usability, the implications of the UK’s approach to de-risking venture investments, and whether US VCs are fosterin…

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How to Improve Demand Gen for your SaaS Business, with Chris Walker (Passetto, previously Refine Labs) 58:08

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One of our most listened to episodes, we're bringing back Chris Walker, CEO at Passetto (previously Founder and CEO of Refine Labs, a progressive demand generation agency that challenges the status quo in B2B marketing). Before launching Refine Labs, Chris led marketing at two B2B firms where he built the foundation of his unique perspective on dem…