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”In the Courtroom and the Boardroom” features trial attorney Colleen McKnight sharing insights on business law and litigation. The show provides practical legal knowledge for business owners and legal professionals, focusing on strategic approaches to business disputes and litigation.
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The Business Legal Lifecycle is apodcast for existing and new business owners. It provides a practical pathway to build a successful business. What we have seen from many business owners is that they: Do not understand basic legal concepts; Do not know where their business is going; and Do not have a clear path for the future of their business. The Business Legal Lifecycle is a book that is designed to: Explain basic legal concepts in plain English; Help you identify where your business is g ...
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The Legally Femtech podcast, sponsored by Nixon Gwilt Law, empowers femtech companies, creators, investors, and users to revolutionize women's health by providing practical, legal, and ethical insights into the healthcare startup community. Your host, Bethany Corbin, is a healthcare innovation and femtech attorney with almost a decade of experience. She is on a mission to help thought-leading companies disrupt and transform the global women's health sector. In each episode, Bethany discusses ...
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🎙️ Welcome to The SPAC Podcast — your front-row seat to the dynamic world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. Hosted by Michael Blankenship, a leading capital markets attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Joshua Wilson, executive producer and capital markets advisor, The SPAC Podcast brings you candid conversations, insider insights, and sharp analysis from the people shaping the future of the SPAC market. Whether you’re a sponsor, investor, founder, attorney, banker, or ju ...
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Las Vegas-based Podcast Host - Jamaican, Nevadian, listen out for the accent. Listen weekly to hear how to step out and be bold! It’s time to start living unapologetic! It’s time to start choosing You! It’s time to start making decisions you held back from! Let’s chat! Let’s laugh! and Let’s make long-lasting friendships on the For Change Be Bold Podcast with your host Annakay Hutchinson.
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Let’s break it down — what exactly is a SPAC sponsor? A SPAC sponsor is the mastermind behind the deal. They form the entity, fund the setup, go public, and search for the private company to merge with. Think of them as the architect — designing and negotiating everything that happens before a business goes public. They’re not usually the CEO after…
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“Welcome to the Public Markets” Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. This is our final episode in the SPECIAL series — a framework covering the seven key stages of the SPAC process. We’ve walked through: S: Sponsor Setup P: Public Raise E: Evaluate Targets C: Combination Planning I: Investor Engagement A: Approval Process Now we arrive at L: Launch as…
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“Shareholder Vote & Redemption Window” Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. We’re almost at the final stage of our SPECIAL series. So far, we’ve covered: S: Sponsor Setup P: Public Raise E: Evaluate Targets C: Combination Planning I: Investor Engagement Now we’re at A: Approval Process. After marketing and regulatory filings, the deal goes to a shareh…
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Investor Engagement (The I in the SPECIAL Series)
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1:00Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. We’re nearly through our walk through the SPECIAL stages of a SPAC. We’ve already covered: S: Sponsor Setup P: Public Raise E: Evaluate Targets C: Combination Planning Today, we focus on I: Investor Engagement. The SPAC team now prepares to bring the deal to market. This begins with “wall crossing” select instituti…
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InsightWise Raises 1M Pre-seed to Automate the Strategy and Consulting Lifecycle with AI
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20:31In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Katherine Tobias, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of InsightWise. Katherine shares her inspiring journey from her early days consulting at KPMG and working in government to leading one of Australia’s fastest-growing startups. Driven by her passion for delivering real-world impact and …
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Combination Planning For SPACS (The C in SPECIAL)
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1:12“Planning the Business Combination” Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. We’re continuing our SPECIAL series — covering the lifecycle of a SPAC from formation to public company. So far, we’ve explored: S: Sponsor Setup P: Public Raise E: Evaluate Targets Now it’s time for C: Combination Planning. When a suitable target is found, the SPAC team enters i…
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E: Evaluate Targets. Once capital is raised, the search for an acquisition begins. Sponsors typically have 18–24 months to identify and close a deal. During this period, the team evaluates private companies that meet their stated criteria. This involves outbound sourcing, inbound deal flow, advisor relationships, and proprietary networks. Targets a…
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P: Public Raise (IPO) Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. We’re continuing our walk through the SPAC process using the SPECIAL framework — seven key stages that define how a SPAC works. Last episode, we covered S for Sponsor Setup. Today, we’re diving into the second letter: P — Public Raise. With the sponsor team in place, the next step is to take t…
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Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. In this series, we’re breaking down the seven stages of the SPAC process using the mnemonic SPECIAL — one letter at a time. In this first stage, S stands for Sponsor Setup. Every SPAC starts with a sponsor. Sponsors are the founding team — often investment professionals or former operators — who form the SPAC, cont…
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Welcome to The SPAC Podcast. Before we dive into our SPECIAL series, let’s answer the obvious question: what is a SPAC? A SPAC is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company — a publicly traded shell corporation created for the purpose of acquiring a private business and taking it public. SPACs raise capital through an IPO without a specific acquisition …
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Litigation Strategy 101 – The Lifecycle of a Case and Its Exit Points
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19:44Episode Summary: In this inaugural episode of "In the Courtroom and the Boardroom," host Kevin Rosenquist and trial attorney Colleen McKnight discuss the strategic approach to business litigation cases. From initial client consultation to resolution, they explore how attorneys evaluate cases, shape litigation strategy, and navigate various resoluti…
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Using AI to Automate Marketing Compliance for Financial Services
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25:53In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Austin Carroll, the dynamic founder and CEO of Warrant. Drawing from her deep roots in marketing and product management at household names like Capital One, Mercury, and Brex, Austin shares how real-world challenges navigating regulatory approvals inspired her to launch Warrant—a pla…
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BAM Raised 400K to Be Your Omnichannel Content Marketing and Strategy Machine
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23:26Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m excited to sit down with Adam Chrigström, founder and CEO of Big Audience Machine (BAM). Adam’s journey has taken him from studying economics to a successful run in brand marketing and research, leading to the launch and acquisition of Play Pilot—a streaming guide that reached over six millio…
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$350K Raised to Improve AI Generated Content for Agencies and Marketers
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19:39In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we welcome Yana Lapitskaya, the CEO and co-founder of YAI, an innovative platform designed to enhance the quality of AI-generated marketing content. With over 15 years in marketing and a successful agency exit under her belt, Yana shares her journey from agency founder to SaaS startup leader, and how her han…
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Welcome to The SPAC Podcast — where capital meets conversation. This show is your front-row seat to the world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs. We explore the structures, stories, and strategies behind this powerful financial vehicle — from IPO to de-SPAC and beyond. We’re currently in pre-production for the official launch of the…
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From Family Business to $4.5M Funding: Anna Berger’s Trayd Transforms Construction Back Offices
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18:38In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, I’m joined by Anna Berger, founder and CEO of Trayd—a game-changing construction payroll and compliance software. Anna shares how her career in marketing and personal roots in the construction industry inspired her to tackle the toughest back-office challenges specialty contractors face, from HR and scheduli…
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€1.2M Pre-seed to Automate the Life Insurance Underwriting Process with AI
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27:27In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Amira Nakouri, co-founder and CEO of Klaimy, to share her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. With a strong background in strategy consulting for major European insurers, Amira reveals how her drive for innovation—and a spark from the rise of generative AI—led her to launch Klaimy in …
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$3.7M Seed Round to Bring AI Data Agents to Supply Chain Operations
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26:28In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Ibrahim Ashqar, the co-founder and CEO of Lumi AI. Ibrahim shares his impressive background in data science and AI, including his time at Deloitte and the supply chain tech unicorn Stord, before diving into why he launched Lumi. The conversation highlights the challenges companies fa…
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$1.7M Raised to Speed Up the In-house Legal Contract Review Process
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19:53On this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray sits down with Gus Neate, the co-founder and CEO of Wilson AI. Gus shares his unique journey from engineering and law to entrepreneurship, explaining how his experience in top law firms and in-house legal teams inspired the creation of Wilson AI—the world’s first AI-powered paralegal. Togethe…
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Vayu Raises $7M to Future-proof Revenue Management for B2B Companies
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22:27Welcome to another thrilling episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast on YouTube, where we unravel the latest innovations at the crossroads of finance and technology! This time, we've got Erez Agmon, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Vayu, sharing his remarkable journey from venture capitalist to tech entrepreneur. With a decade in the startup ecosystem, Er…
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Zenskar Raises $7M to Simplify Billing and Rev Rec for Modern Businesses
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23:17Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast YouTube channel! In this episode, we're thrilled to present a conversation with Apurv Bansal, the co-founder and CEO of Zenskar. Apurv journeys us through his intriguing career path, starting from selling his first company to gaining insightful experiences at Google, which ultimately led to the inception of Zenskar. …
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TrueRev Helps SaaS Companies Automate Their Revenue Cycle
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22:28In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we are excited to have Ali Rizvi, the innovative CEO and founder of TrueRev, as our guest. Ali's journey from being a CPA with a solid background in finance and audit to becoming the driving force behind TrueRev, offers a wealth of insights. He draws on his extensive experience as a CFO for early-stage tech …
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Quanscient Raises 9M to Convert Digital Designs to Digital Prototypes with Multiphysics Simulation Tech
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16:06Welcome to another thrilling episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Juha Riipi, the brilliant CEO of Quanscient. With a career that spans software development to consulting, Juha has now ventured into the realm of cutting-edge multiphysics simulations, and he’s here to share how Quanscient is changing the game. 🚀 Fr…
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Docket Raises $20M to Boost Your Growth with AI Sales Engineers
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24:37Welcome to another engaging episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, where host Ben Murray sits down with Arjun Pillai, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Docket. Arjun takes us on a journey through his impressive 13-year career in the realms of sales tech, martech, and data tech. Having founded multiple companies and successfully exited them, Arjun offer…
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KnownWell Raises $6M to Help Service Businesses Retain and Grow Customers
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25:52In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray is joined once again by David DeWolf, the President and CEO of KnownWell. David, a seasoned entrepreneur and former software engineer, dives into his transition from building a successful consulting firm to founding KnownWell, a company that's making strides in the realm of commercial intelli…
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Originality AI Helps Content Marketers Improve Content Through AI and Plagiarism Detection
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19:45In today's episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we sit down with Madeleine Lambert, a seasoned expert in content marketing and the innovative founder of Originality AI. With a rich history in creating SEO-driven content, Madeleine brings her expertise to the forefront by addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving worl…
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Converge Bio Raises $6M to Accelerate Development for Biotech and Pharma
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13:48Join us in this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast as we welcome Dov Gertz, CEO and co-founder of Converge Bio. With an impressive background in computer science and bioinformatics, Dov has contributed groundbreaking research in genome editing alongside Nobel Prize laureate Professor Jennifer Doudna. Currently, he leads Converge Bio, innovating at the…
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Arbolus Raises $25M to Connect Investors with an Expert Network and Data
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18:56In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're excited to bring you a conversation with Sam Glasswell, co-founder and CEO of Arbolus, a trailblazing platform in the expert network arena. Sam takes us through his remarkable journey from a potential legal career to leading an innovative company that's reshaping how investors and consulting firms obta…
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Revisto Raises $6M to Accelerate the Pharma Marketing Process
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18:59In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray sits down with Ferry Tamtoro, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Revisto, to explore the dynamic intersection of life sciences and technology. Ferry shares his remarkable journey transitioning from the corporate sector to the world of startups, fueled by a passion for healthcare innovation. …
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$15M Raised to Secure the Software and Hardware Infrastructure of Facilities
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20:28Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Nitesh Trikha, the CEO of Neeve, to explore his extensive journey in the tech industry. With roots tracing back to 1996, Nitesh has evolved from a software programmer working on early Java technologies to holding pivotal roles at industry giants like Cisco. Now at the helm of Neeve,…
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$2.2M Seed Round to Transform Learning in Corporate Training Departments
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22:15Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Murray sits down with Luis Garcia, the innovative president and co-founder of Pete, to unravel his inspiring journey. From his early days as a software engineer in Venezuela to launching a leading online university in the U.S., Luis shares key experiences that shaped his path in the world o…
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1Q25 Software M&A Update with Jim Williams
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55:52Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this special edition, our host Ben Murray is joined once again by Jim Williams, Managing Director at GLC Advisors, to delve into the dynamic world of software mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Jim brings his wealth of experience and insights to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the marke…
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Tabs Raises $40M to Automate the B2B Revenue Cycle
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32:55Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to introduce Ali Hussain, CEO and co-founder of Tabs, a game-changing platform in the B2B revenue management space. With a rich background ranging from the Midwest to stints in academia, consulting, and eventually tech entrepreneurship, Ali brings a wealth of experience and i…
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$5.5M Raised to Help Contractors with Construction Site Management
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22:23Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, our host Ben Murray is thrilled to welcome Matt Perrott, the co-founder and CEO of BuildPass. Matt shares his journey from being a software engineer to leading a company that offers an AI-powered operating system for construction sites. We'll delve into the unique features of BuildPass, including…
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PE Investment in LumiQ to Educate the Accounting Profession
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30:35Welcome back to another insightful episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have an enlightening conversation with Michael Kravshik, the co-founder and CEO of LumiQ. Starting from its humble beginnings between 2015 and 2016, LumiQ has evolved from a recruitment-focused product for CPAs to a leading platform in CPA education, officially launched i…
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$1.4M Raised to Use AI Models to Boost Farming Yields
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24:07In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're excited to welcome Freddie Monk, the co-founder and CEO of Aya Data. Freddie takes us through his incredible journey from working as a strategy consultant at EY in London to moving to Ghana, where he co-founded Aya Data with a Ghanaian friend and their previous boss. Freddie's unique path illustrates t…
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1.4M CAD Raised to Build the Modern API Integrator
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18:54Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Roy Pereira, the CEO and co-founder of Unified. Roy's journey through the tech world is nothing short of captivating; from dropping out of university to jumpstart his entrepreneurial career, to navigating the ins and outs of Silicon Valley, and eventuall…
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4.4M Raised to Create Enterprise Software Products with AI Agents
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22:29Welcome to another enlightening episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to host Brian Elliott, CEO and co-founder of Blitzy—a groundbreaking company pushing the boundaries of software development through AI. Brian’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, starting from his education and service at West Point and Army Special Operation…
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$8M Series A to Build an All In One Shipping Management Software
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27:14Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today’s episode, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Mohammad AlRazaz, the co-founder and CEO of OTO. Mohammad’s journey is nothing short of remarkable—from his beginnings in electrical engineering to his leap into the startup world, and eventually founding OTO, a revolutionary shippin…
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850K Raised to Reach the Right Prospect at the Right Time
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24:48Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to host Mark Walker, the visionary co-founder of Revved Up. With a dynamic background ranging from the events industry to pivotal roles in tech and SaaS, including growth leadership at Eventbrite and various startups, Mark's journey is packed with insights on building and scaling go-to-mar…
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Fathom Raises a $17M Series A to Boost Your Productivity
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25:27Welcome to another riveting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! I'm your host, Ben, and today we have an extraordinary guest with us—Richard White, the founder and CEO of Fathom. With a background as a computer scientist, Richard quickly transitioned into the world of product design and has since become a pioneer in AI-powered software. He honed his s…
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$4.8M Raised to Improve Customer Purchase Experience on Stripe
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19:33Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Flynn Glover, co-founder and CEO of Schematic, join us for an insightful conversation. Flynn takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, from aspiring soccer player to successful entrepreneur. He shares how his first company, which started as a location-based app, evolve…
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$3M Pre-seed Round to Make E-signatures Free
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32:15Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Marty Ringlein, CEO and co-founder of Agree.com, joining us to share his invaluable insights on navigating the startup landscape. Marty brings a wealth of experience, from leading multiple successful startups to high-profile acquisitions by giants like Twitter and Eventbr…
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$25M Raised to Help Outpatient Clinicians Collect More Revenue
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49:28Welcome to another insightful episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Paul Singh, the dynamic CEO of StrataPT, join us for an in-depth conversation. With a rich background ranging from web hosting and angel investing to co-founding a venture firm and launching a subscription box company, Paul brings a wealth of experience and…
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4M Pre-seed Round to Provide a Gen AI Digital Coach to Frontline Workers
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21:43Greetings, SaaS CFO enthusiasts! In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Bilal Tahris, the co-founder and CEO of FlowIt, a company revolutionizing people development through its AI-powered digital coach. Bilal's journey is nothing short of extraordinary—starting out as a diesel mechanic apprentice, he transitioned to helming his fa…
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$2M Pre-seed to Simplify Franchisor Franchisee Operations with AI
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19:22Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Gary Liskovich, the co-founder and CEO of Harmonyze, join us. Gary's journey is nothing short of fascinating—starting as a mechanical engineer, his career transitioned from academic research to working with cutting-edge technology at Deloitte and Evolution IQ. Today, h…
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$20M Raised to Help Enterprises Govern and Scale Their AI Initiatives
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25:58Welcome to another exciting episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Pete Foley, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of ModelOp. With a rich background as a serial entrepreneur, Pete has successfully launched and sold several companies in the enterprise software space, including notable names like Infoblox and a thriving s…
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$77M Raised to Dominate the Laundromat Vertical
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31:09Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have a special guest, Alex Jekowsky, co-founder and CEO of Cents, as he joins our host, Ben, to delve into the dynamic world of modern laundromat management. Alex's unique journey from founding a payments platform for college campuses to investing in laundromats led him to…
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$585K Pre-seed Roud to Maximize Qualified Leads on Salesforce
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24:39Greetings, listeners! Today on The SaaS CFO Podcast, we have an exciting episode lined up for you. Our host, Ben, sits down with Sam Oliver, the founder and CEO of OpenFi. Sam's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring, having been involved in the startup world for over 14 years with both successes and lessons learned from failures. No…
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$3.3M Raised to Create Real-time ETL Processes and Data Loads
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21:58Greetings, SaaS CFO enthusiasts! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Paul Dudley, the insightful co-founder and CEO of Streamkap. Paul shares his intriguing journey through the SaaS landscape, from his early days as an analyst at Quid to scaling Brightedge's sales in Europe, and eventually founding Streamkap in 2022. Paul dives deep in…
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