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SaaS Origin Stories

SaaS Origin Stories

著者: Phil Alves
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"Every SaaS hero has an origin story" Join Phil Alves, host of SaaS Origin Stories, as he unravels deep conversations with founders as they share how they started their SaaS. You’ll hear first-hand dos and don’ts of building and growing a SaaS as well as inspirational stories to fuel you on your own journey into the world of SaaS.© 2025 Phil Alves マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • SaaS Origin Stories: Season Finale
    2023/07/13
    In this special episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil brings you the season finale of the season. Dan Martell, Mark Stouse, Dani Grant, Brandon Metcalf, Ajay Goel, Geoff Roberts, Chris Frantz, Rand Fishkin, Jason Radisson, and Rex Kurzius share their experiences and insights on various topics in the startup world. They discuss their journeys as founders, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to build successful companies. They also touch on topics such as fundraising, product development, marketing strategies, and the importance of understanding the needs of your target audience. They provide valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Guests at a Glance:Dan Martell on LinkedInMark Stouse on LinkedInDani Grant on LinkedInBrandon Metcalf on LinkedInAjay Goel on LinkedInGeoff Roberts on LinkedInChris Frantz on LinkedInRand Fishkin on LinkedInJason Radisson on LinkedInRex Kurzius on LinkedInLinks from the episode:SaaS AcademyBuy Back Your TimeProofMisbehavior of MarketsJam.devPlaceThe Hard Things About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzGMassOutsetaLoopsSparkToroRappi99 Uber TechnologiesAsset PandaLinks to full episodes:Building A Multimillion Dollar SaaS Company From Scratch with Dan Martell of SaaS Academy5 Things They Didn’t Teach You About Leading a SaaS Business with Mark Stouse of ProofThe SaaS Product Market Fit Toolkit with Dani Grant of Jam.dev5 Things Every SaaS Founder Should Know About Navigating The World Of Startups with Brandon Metcalf of PlaceHow To Shoestring Your SaaS with Ajay Goel of GMassWhat SaaS Companies Need To Know About Content Marketing with Geoff Roberts of OutsetaHow to Refine your SaaS Product with Chris Frantz of LoopsThe End of VC with Rand Fishkin of SparkToroExploring the SaaS Impact of AI & ChatGPT with Jason Radisson from MovoHow This SaaS Founder Fixed an Outdated Business Model with Rex Kurzius of Asset PandaTopics we cover:[01:23] - From Coding to Reading: Dan Martell's Journey of Self-Driven Education[05:37] - Mark Stouse discusses the Origin, Development, and Unique Funding Approach of Proof Analytics[09:59] - Dani Grant's Insights: Transition from VC to Founder and Navigating Fundraising[14:40] - Brandon Metcalf's Journey: From Staffing to SaaS Funding and Mastering Salesforce[19:47] - Ajay Goel on Building GMass, and Navigating Operational Costs and Monetization[24:22] - Geoff Roberts on the Journey of Outseta: Part-time Beginnings, Bootstrapping Over VC Funding, and Leveraging Unique Marketing Strategies[29:50] - Chris Frantz discusses the Art of Software Craftsmanship, Early Fundraising, and Building Loops from Scratch to Simplicity[34:35] - Independent Pathways and Rigorous Research: Rand Fishkin's Journey to Build SparkToro[41:11] - Jason Radisson’s Insights: Building a Tech-Enabled Business from Ground Up[47:40] - Identifying and Solving Market Problems: Rex Kurzius on Asset Management Evolution
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    54 分
  • The Question of Acceleration, Advice from a SaaS Founder with Jane Portmam of Userlist
    2023/07/06

    In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Jane Portman, Co-Founder of Userlist, an email marketing platform built with B2B Saas in mind. Together, they discuss Jane’s history of creating successful products and how they led to what Userlist is today, the experience of joining an accelerator program as an SaaS founder, and why expansion revenue is the goldmine of SaaS.

    Guest at a Glance:


    Name: Jane Portman


    About Jane: Jane Portman, Co-Founder of Userlist, an email marketing platform built with B2B Saas in mind. A UI/UX consultant, specializing in web application design, Jane also runs the UI Breakfast Podcast.


    • Jane on LinkedIn
    • Userlist on LinkedIn
    • Userlist Website
    • UI Breakfast Website


    Links from the episode:


    • Jane on LinkedIn
    • Userlist on LinkedIn
    • Userlist Website


    Topics we cover:


    • [00:07] - The Problem that Userlist Solves and How Jane Discovered It
    • [01:26] - Jane’s History of Trial and Error in Creating Successful Products
    • [06:41] - Making the Decision to Join an Accelerator
    • [09:54] - Business Growth after Joining an Accelerator
    • [13:35] - Finding Your First Customers
    • [19:38] - Dealing with Surprising Customer and Non-Customer Feedback
    • [24:25] - Learning the Limit of Resources
    • [26:04] - Expansion Revenue as the Goldmine of SaaS
    • [27:44] - Tiered vs. Metered Pricing Models
    • [31:54] - The Problem with Pricing Too Low

    [33:02] - A Look into the Current and Future Picture of Userlist

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    36 分
  • Why You Need to Approach Your SaaS Business Like a Game of Chess with Artem Korem at Sembly AI
    2023/06/29

    In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Artem Koren, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Sembly AI, an SaaS platform that uses proprietary AI algorithms to transcribe and analyze meetings. Together, they discuss making smart decisions in the early stages of a startup, as well as how to recover from blunders, insights into building out an AI engine, and how Artem found and filled a gap in the technology market.


    Guest at a Glance:


    Name: Artem Koren


    About Artem: Artem Koren, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Sembly AI, an SaaS platform that uses proprietary AI algorithms to transcribe and analyze meetings, making them a more effective experience for teams. Previously he was the Senior Vice President at UMT Consulting, which was acquired by EY Advisory in 2015, and the Co-Founder of Neusana.


    • Artem on LinkedIn
    • Sembly AI on LinkedIn
    • Sembly AI Website


    Links from the episode:


    • Artem on LinkedIn
    • Artem on Twitter
    • Artem’s article on the Major Pitfalls of Generative AI
    • Artem’s Website
    • Artem’s book Untethered
    • Sembly AI on LinkedIn
    • Sembly AI Website
    • Sembly AI Blog
    • Sembly AI on Twitter


    Topics we cover:


    • [00:14] - Artem’s Journey from Consulting to Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer
    • [03:48] - Sembly AI as a Problem Solver
    • [08:39] - Insights into Building Out an AI Engine
    • [20:58] - The Importance of Focussing on Individual User Experiences when Approaching Big Organizations
    • [27:54] - Finding and Filling a Gap in the Technology Market
    • [34:23] - Dealing with ‘Hype’ when Building a New Product
    • [37:39] - Making Smart Decisions in the Early Days of a Startup
    • [45:52] - How to Deal with Early Mistakes and a Lack of Predictability
    • [51:46] - Why You Should Approach Customers Earlier Rather Than Later
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    50 分

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