13. The leap from engineering to building a SaaS company with Aref Abedi, CEO & Co-founder of Jobylon

In this episode of the B2B Legend Show, Aref Abedi, CEO and co-founder of Jobylon, shares his career journey from engineering to entrepreneurship. He discusses the emotional decision-making that led him to start Jobylon, the importance of learning from failures, and the value of building a strong company culture. Aref emphasizes the significance of teamwork, cash flow management, and customer service in the success of a business. He also reflects on memorable moments in his career and offers insights into his leadership style and the evolving landscape of talent acquisition.

Chapters:

00:00 From engineering student to SaaS entrepreneur

02:45 Taking the leap: The emotional start of Jobylon

05:30 Surviving early failures and staying the course

09:30 Evolving as a founder: Delegation and knowing your strengths and weaknesses

12:21 Culture, cash flow, and the foundations of a great company

20:44 Trends in talent and customer relationships

22:34 Strongest career memories

24:11 Quick-fire questions