SaaS District

Akeel Jabber | Horizen Capital

Top Startup and SaaS Podcast for Startup Founders, Entrepreneurs and Investors. Learn how to optimize your growth strategy a SaaS startup entrepreneur from beta all the way to exit. We cover topics such as raising capital, acquisitions, leadership, B2B sales, growth marketing, scaling, hiring, M&A, conversion optimization, productivity, bootstrapping, venture capital, private equity, and innovation. By sharing industry lead expertise, we want you to implement the best-proven tactics to help you scale your SaaS company. Top Podcast Industry Nominations: - 13 Best SaaS Marketing Podcasts | SaaS Marketer - Top SaaS Podcasts for 2021 | Beamer - Top 25 SaaS Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 | Feedspot - Best 26 SaaS & Subscriptions Podcasts to Listen to in 2021 | 2Checkout - Best 26 SaaS & Subscriptions Podcasts to Listen to in 2021 | KlintMarketing

  1. 19 MAY

    How Tech Founders Can Successfully List on the Stock Exchange with Peter Goldstein #234

    Peter Goldstein is the Founder and CEO of Exchange Listing, a capital markets advisory firm specializing in helping emerging growth companies list on major stock exchanges such as NASDAQ and NYSE. Peter has over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker, and strategic advisor. He has successfully led IPOs, uplistings, mergers, and private placements across a range of industries. Through Exchange Listing, he guides companies through the complex go-public process with a focus on compliance, capital formation, and long-term growth. He is also the founder of Emmis Capital and author of The Entrepreneur’s IPO, offering a practical roadmap for founders seeking public market entry. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro00:45 – Challenges Tech Founders Face in Preparing for an IPO06:45 – Why a Solid Management Team Matters Before Going Public12:45 – Common IPO Misconceptions Among Tech Entrepreneurs13:45 – How Tech Companies Can Stay Attractive to Investors17:45 – Key Milestones for Companies Under $100M Before IPO25:05 – Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Going Public26:05 – The Role of Strategic Planning in a Successful IPO29:05 – Examples of Sub-$100M Companies That Went Public33:05 – Peter's Favorite Activity to Get Into a Flow State33:35 – Peter's Advice for His Younger Self34:35 – Biggest Challenges and Goals for Exchange Listing35:30 – Instrumental Resources for Peter's Success36:30 – What Does Success Mean for Peter Today38:00 – Get in Touch with Peter Get in Touch with Peter: Peter's LinkedIn Mentions: Exchange Listing LLC Emmis Capital NASDAQ NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) Newsmax Books: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consultants How To Value Your SaaS Company

    40 min
  2. 9 ENE

    Leadership Mindset: Building High Performance Teams while Maintaining Cultural Integrity with David Anderson #233

    David Anderson is a global business leader with extensive experience as a C-level executive, board member, advisor, and executive coach at DWA Leadership.. He specializes in building high-performing teams, fostering a winning leadership mindset, and helping organizations navigate the complexities of growth as well as innovation. David has a strong entrepreneurial background and has served on numerous boards, including as chair, bringing forward-thinking strategies to both non-profits and businesses. His approach focuses on empowering leaders to "Jump the S Curve" of growth and achieve lasting success. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro01:35 - Cultivating Talent in High-Performing Teams05:41 - Managing Diverse Global Teams08:03 - Mindset Shifts for C-Level Transitions10:55 - Cultivating an Environment for Open Dialogue and Feedback13:48 - Strategies for Jumping the S-Curve of Growth16:16 - Maintaining Cultural Integrity While Scaling19:38 - Identifying Toxic Behaviors in Team Members22:52 - Maximizing Board Member Engagement25:46 - Getting the Most from Your Leadership Board27:55 - Tailoring Leadership Coaching for Founders33:41 - Key Traits for Leaders in a Rapidly Changing World36:03 - David's Favorite Activity to Get Into a Flow State36:37 - David's Piece of Advice for Your Younger Self37:45 - Biggest Challenges and Goals for 202538:30 - Instrumental Resources for David's Success40:06 - What Does Success Mean for David Today42:08 - Get in Touch with David Get in Touch with David: DWA Leadership Website David's Email Mentions: Marshall Goldsmith Ralph Waldo Emerson DWA Leadership Lighthouse PE Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) McKinsey & Company Arizona State University (ASU) Harvard Business Review (HBR) Inc. Magazine Valynt Digital Books: Leader Is Not a Title by David Anderson Jumping the S-Curve by Paul Nunes and Tim Breene Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn a...

    44 min
  3. 05/04/2024

    Creating Custom Digital Funnels to Raising Capital for your SaaS with Jagger Lucé #232

    Jagger Lucé is the Head of Sales at Valynt Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in paid advertising, video production, copywriting, graphic design, and AI-driven automation. At Valynt, have created a revolutionizing capital raising solution through innovative digital marketing funnels, including Series A - Series D advertising campaigns. Valynt Digital's forward-thinking approach eliminates cold calling through advanced automation solutions powered by artificial intelligence, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency in sales across diverse industries. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro01:20 - Agency Background and SaaS Capital Raising02:21 - Successful Techniques for Engaging Investors Online05:58 - Challenges Facing SaaS Founders in 202407:38 - How Long the Campaign Process Takes to Work08:42 - Strategies and Tools for Targeting Customers or Investors13:18 - Integrating AI into High-Ticket Deal Sales and Investments16:25 - Applying Automation to Sales and Onboarding Processes18:52 - Insightful Metrics for Scaling Digital Sales Campaigns23:18 - Aspects of Successful Raising Cases25:18 - Jagger's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State26:47 - Jagger's Piece Of Advice For Your Younger Self28:28 - Jagger's Biggest Challenges at Valynt Digital29:39 - Valynt Digital IS HIRING!30:40 - Instrumental Resources For Jagger's Success32:06 - What Does Success Mean for Jagger Today33:02 - Get In Touch With Jagger Get In Touch With Jagger: Valynt Digital Website Valynt Digital LinkedIn Mentions: Dan Spottsville Books: Extreme Revenue Growth by Victor Cheng Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée A. Mauborgne Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consultants How To Value Your SaaS Company

    34 min
  4. 15/03/2024

    Scaling a SaaS company with ZERO Marketing Budget with Leopold van Oosten #230

    Leo is the Founder and CEO at Amsterdam Standard, a technology partner who specializes in software development, IT staffing, and user interface design, the company provides dedicated nearshore teams, UX/UI interface design services, and agile software development for projects emphasizing agility. With over two decades of professional experience Leopold is a seasoned expert in scaling development teams and sourcing top tech talent. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro01:21 - Journey from Enthusiast to SaaS Investor05:38 - The Best Stage for Getting Their Help08:44 - Strategies and Challenges in Scaling Amsterdam Standard13:04 - Role of Storytelling in Low-Budget Marketing17:20 - Transitioning to Marketing Spending23:46 - Advice for Product-Led Scaling Challenges28:47 - Solid Scaling System for SaaS Growth31:36 - Leopold's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State32:10 - Leopold's Piece Of Advice For Your Younger Self32:41 - Leopold's Biggest Challenges at Amsterdam Standard33:44 - Instrumental Resources For Leopold's Success35:40 - What Does Success Mean for Leopold Today37:00 - Get In Touch With Leopold Get in Touch with Leopold: Amsterdam Standard Website Leopold's Email Leopold's LinkedIn Mentions: Donald Miller Elon Musk Bill Gates Books: Storybrand by Donal Miller Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consultants How To Value Your SaaS Company

    38 min
  5. 08/03/2024

    The Intersection and Future Trends of SaaS, AI, and Hospitality with Luca Zambello #229

    Luca Zambello is the co-founder and CEO of Jurny, an AI-driven property management solution which is reshaping short-term rental and hotel operations. He is a recognized expert in artificial intelligence and a serial entrepreneur, founding Jurny in 2019 in order to simplify and make AI and automation accessible for all hospitality businesses, including small Airbnb hosts to large hotel chains. Luca is also an Advisory Board Member for Entertainment and Hospitality Management at California State University and has raised over $12M in capital to develop his AI powered technology. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro01:27 - Jurny's Growth and Current Status07:25 - Recommendations for Founders Moving to US11:33 - Surrounding Yourself with “Like-Minded People”13:30 - Investor Perspective and Market Opportunities17:08 - Tech Integration vs the Human Touch21:15 - AI Tools for Future-Ready Hotels26:32 - Opportunities and Challenges in Hospitality30:39 - Luca's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State31:18 - Luca's Piece Of Advice For Your Younger Self32:05 - Luca's Biggest Challenges at Jurny33:01 - Instrumental Resources For Luca's Success35:27 - What Does Success Mean for Luca Today38:08 - Get In Touch With Luca Get in touch with Luca: Luca's LinkedIn Jurny's Website Mentions: Airbnb Books: The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consulting Services How To Value Your SaaS Company

    39 min
  6. 23/02/2024

    How to Build an Unbreakable SaaS Business Scaling Beyond $10k in MRR with Matt Verlaque #227

    Matt Verlaque serves as the COO at SaaS Academy, a premier training hub for B2B SaaS entrepreneurs, where they specialize in playbooks, templates, and lessons tailored for the SaaS world. The academy provides both business solutions as well as personal growth coaching. Matt also leads the Growth Accelerator program, helping early founders scale beyond $10k in MRR. Beyond his professional role, Matt is a dedicated family man, an upcoming author set to release his first book in 2024. He is also the co-founder and CEO of UpLaunch, a triathlete, and a former firefighter. In this episode we cover: 00:00 - Intro01:28 - Matt's Background and Work with Dan Martell06:14 - Founders' Most Common Scaling Challenges08:30 - Channels and Strategies for Recurring Revenue10:35 - How to Price Properly13:32 - Key SaaS Success Metrics for Rigorous Tracking17:26 - Traits and Mission on Leadership Insights20:09 - Getting the Message Out as a Founder or CEO22:26 - The Balance of Effective Leading as Boss and a Friend25:41 - Leadership Strategies for Addressing Performance Gaps29:06 - Matt's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State31:07 - Matt's Piece Of Advice For His Younger Self31:58 - Matt's Biggest Challenges at SaaS Academy35:28 - Instrumental Resources For Matt's Success37:43 - What Does Success Mean for Matt Today42:07 - Get In Touch With Matt Get In Touch With Matt: SaaS Academy Website Matt's Website Mentions: Dan Martell Johnny Page Books: Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt Extreme Revenue Growth by Victor Cheng Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consultants How To Value Your SaaS Company

    43 min

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Top Startup and SaaS Podcast for Startup Founders, Entrepreneurs and Investors. Learn how to optimize your growth strategy a SaaS startup entrepreneur from beta all the way to exit. We cover topics such as raising capital, acquisitions, leadership, B2B sales, growth marketing, scaling, hiring, M&A, conversion optimization, productivity, bootstrapping, venture capital, private equity, and innovation. By sharing industry lead expertise, we want you to implement the best-proven tactics to help you scale your SaaS company. Top Podcast Industry Nominations: - 13 Best SaaS Marketing Podcasts | SaaS Marketer - Top SaaS Podcasts for 2021 | Beamer - Top 25 SaaS Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 | Feedspot - Best 26 SaaS & Subscriptions Podcasts to Listen to in 2021 | 2Checkout - Best 26 SaaS & Subscriptions Podcasts to Listen to in 2021 | KlintMarketing