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The Orlando Real Estate LifestyleUsing The Sunshine in The Sunshine State.The summer sun can do more than just cause a sunburn... Imagine owning a home where all your hot water comes from the sun, and your energy bills are near zero every month. Phil Kruse interviews the owner of the 3rd largest solar panel installation company in the state of florida, Monik Alves, and they discuss solar trends, when home owners should install solar, and Monik's leadership style. Monik is the owner of Sunlight Solar, one of the largest solar companies in the country.Sunlight Solar Website LinkIG @sunlightsolarfloridaText Phil Kruse @ 407-782...2024-02-1926 min
The Spanish Football PodcastTSFP Presents: A History of Transfers: Episode 3Join Phil Kitromilides, Sid Lowe & Alex Kirkland for this re-release of the third episode of TSFP Presents: A History of Transfers, first published for patrons in February 2019. We discuss the most influential transfers in LALIGA history.Note: the original version of this episode contained discussion of Dani Alves. Given recent events, we thought it didn't really feel appropriate, so we've removed that segment for this re-release.For the full archive of 100+ TSFP Presents episodes, including our latest series More Super Seasons, join us at patreon.com/tsfp. Learn more about your...2023-12-2031 min
BriteVibe Podcast: Live Brite, Live Bold, and Share BriteVibesPhil Alves | Generate Revenue With SaaSPhil Alves is a man on a mission: helping underdog SaaS (Software as a Service) founders compete against Big Tech. As the CEO and Principal Consultant at DevSquad, he’s led the build of over 100 SaaS products for bootstrapped founders and VC-funded startups alike, leading multiple clients to multi-million dollar exits. Now, he’s paving the way for other up-and-coming SaaS founders by developing the strategies, tactics, and insights they need, earning a reputation as a leading expert on taking on tech giants… and winning. In this podcast episode, Matt Lillie welcomes Phil Alves to explain...2023-11-2125 min
What's Your "And"?591: Phil Alves is a CEO & Pilot [podcast]Phil Alves, CEO & Founder of DevSquad, talks about his passion for piloting, how he was introduced to it, how it has helped improve his problem-solving skills and much more!2023-10-2523 min
A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the worldAGL 334: Phil AlvesAbout Phil
Most people can’t say that they were already a successful entrepreneur at the age of 18. But then again, Phil Alves isn’t most people. After teaching himself how to code in high school, he started writing blogs about building software for direct marketing, unknowingly becoming an SEO powerhouse in the space — and it wasn’t long until one of his posts landed at #1 on Google. Capitalizing on the resulting inbound inquiries, he was able to grow his first business to 10 employees and then sell it… all before he could buy a lottery ticket.
From the...2023-10-1332 min
INspired INsider Podcast[SaaS Series] SaaS Entrepreneurship: Tips and Strategies for Success With Phil AlvesPhil Alves is the Founder and CEO of DevSquad, a boutique consulting firm specializing in strategizing, designing, and developing SaaS products. A SaaS aficionado, Phil has led the build of 100-plus software products for bootstrapper founders, VC-funded fast-growing startups, and big enterprises such as ADP, Box, and the US ski team. In addition, he is the Founder of DevStats, a developer analytics tool that helps product and engineer leaders optimize data and improve how they measure performance metrics to build healthier teams. Phil also hosts The SaaS Origin Stories Podcast, where he sits with founders to explore their SaaS...2023-10-1233 min
Strap on your BootsZero to CEO: Leadership, SaaS, and Founder-Product Fit with Phil Alves In this episode of Zero to CEO I speak to Leading SaaS Visionary, Phil Alves about Leadership, SaaS, and Founder-Product Fit. Explore the world of entrepreneurship with Phil as we navigate critical topics such as the value of competition, the game-changing potential of spinoff SaaS products, the significance of leaders forming leaders, and the vital concept of founder-product fit. 2023-10-0214 min
Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and EntrepreneurEmbrace FeedBack For Better TeamsThe second part of our discussion with Phil Alves takes us into designing an environment where we embrace feedback and use it for growth. Communication is often key to successful teamwork, and feedback is the most important thing we can communicate. That is how we learn that our approach is wrong or can be improved. We can sit back and watch others. However, the active participation of feedback takes out the guesswork. Improvement Follows When We Embrace Feedback Our discussion takes us through improving as a developer and as a team. We can improve in...2023-09-2822 minDevelpreneur: Become a Better Developer and EntrepreneurCode Reviews Make Better Developers - Interview With Phil AlvesWe start a conversation in this episode with Phil Alves and cover a lot of ground, including why code reviews make better developers. Phil has a unique development approach as a self-made developer who grew a software development company. His experience and personal growth, as well as translating that to a company, provide us with many improvement gems. This is one of those episodes where it is helpful to take notes. Code Reviews Make Better Developers We can always start with a statement like code reviews make better developers and find ways to defend it...2023-09-2626 min
Startup HustleFinding a Product Market FitJoin Matt DeCoursey and Phil Alves, Founder & CEO of DevSquad, as they talk about finding a product market fit. Tune in as the founders delve into the essence of product-market fit and its pivotal role in your success journey. Matt and Phil also dissect the telltale signs of a well-aligned product or service and the decision to pivot or persevere.
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Protect the Hustle | A SaaS PodcastThe 6 Instruments to Keep Your Product Alive with DevSquad’s Phil AlvesTaking to the skies, every pilot understands the intricate balance between the intoxicating freedom of soaring and the precise discipline within the cockpit. While they venture into new horizons, their safety and mastery rely on diligently monitoring their flight instruments. This precision and need for measured freedom is mirrored in the B2B SaaS sector. Success isn't about wild gambles but about innovating with a keen eye on vital metrics that determine the trajectory of the enterprise.Phil Alves, a virtuoso of the SaaS realm and CEO at DevSquad, draws a striking parallel between piloting planes and...2023-08-2229 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 768 - Teams, SaaS, Entrepreneurship, A Conversation with Phil AlvesThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 768 features our interview with Phil Alves, CEO of DevSquad. Phil and I covered a wide range of topics starting with how he structures teams to perform in dynamic environments and culminating in a discussion of SaaS and entrepreneurship. Software development of any stripe is a team sport; either get it right or suffer the consequences. Phil describes himself as a SaaS Aficionado! He builds products for bootstrapped founders, fast-growing startups, and big enterprises at DevSquad. His SaaS company, DevStats, helps product and engineering leaders measure what matters. Phil also is a podcaster! The SaaS Ori...2023-08-1330 min
Software Developers Journey#263 Phil Alves maker of product-developer teamsPhil Alves, founder of DevSquad and LiveStats, is a software entrepreneur driven by building impactful solutions. From his humble beginnings, coding at age 12, to becoming a leader of development teams, his path has been marked by curiosity, determination, and a desire to improve developers' lives.Phil placed the start of his journey with Flash and ActionScript and then with PHP, with which he created his first business at the age of 16. We then discussed learning in the open, growing and selling his business. Moving to the USA, returning to school, and taking his first (and last) "job."...2023-07-2546 min
Consulting Success PodcastInbound Marketing To Generate Endless Consulting Clients With Phil Alves: Podcast #300
If you want to grow your consulting business and enhance your marketing, you're in luck! Today, we have a special guest who will share his secrets to success in driving business growth. Phil Alves, the CEO of DevSquad, has a unique strategy to grow his consulting business through inbound marketing to generate endless consulting clients. He provides tips on how you can avoid digital marketing mistakes that could cost you thousands. Phil also shares his strategy to attract the best employees and how you can create an optimal environment to fuel your creativity. Witness Phil’s expertise as he ve...2023-07-2441 min
SaaS Origin StoriesSaaS Origin Stories: Season FinaleIn 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...2023-07-1353 min
SaaS Origin StoriesThe Question of Acceleration, Advice from a SaaS Founder with Jane Portmam of UserlistIn 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 PortmanAbout Jane: Jane Portman, Co-Founder of Userlist, an email marketing platform built with B2B Sa...2023-07-0635 min
Scale Your SaaS271: How to Make Sure Your Dev Team Productivity is Maximized - with Phil AlvesEPISODE SUMMARYProduct development is the backbone of software companies, so nurturing your dev team is paramount to success. Despite this, the knee-jerk response to product development usually measures the KPIs for an optimal go-to-market. However, the secret to productivity lies in numbers and developer experience.In this week's episode of Scale Your SaaS, DevStats Founder, and DevSquad CEO Phil Alvez shares the ingredients for successful product development with Host and B2B SaaS Sales coach, Matt Wolach. He highlights the importance of culture and encourages minimalism in...2023-07-0419 min
SaaS Origin StoriesWhy You Need to Approach Your SaaS Business Like a Game of Chess with Artem Korem at Sembly AIIn 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 KorenAbout Artem: Artem Koren...2023-06-2949 min
SaaS Origin StoriesExploring the SaaS Impact of AI & ChatGPT with Jason Radisson from MovoIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Jason Radisson, CEO of Movo, a platform that helps businesses build, run, and upskill their workforces. On top of that, he is also an Investor & Growth Advisor at Rappi! Together, they delve into Jason’s history as a serial entrepreneur, how Movo acquired online giant Amazon as a client, and why bootstrapping can be both a risky and effective method of funding a startup. They also discuss whether entry-level jobs will be automated away by the likes of ChatGPT and AI.So make sure you stick around fo...2023-06-2250 min
B2B SaaS PodcastHow we created a spin-off SaaS from our $10M+ consulting business.Phil Alves, the CEO of Devstats (& Devsquad), discusses how they grew their developer performance improvement SaaS to 50 customers within 12 months of its launch, with an ACV of around $10k. In this interview, we cover their product, journey from 0 to 1, growth over the past 12 months, sales cycle, and long-term vision.In the interview, we discuss the following:How Devstats is the only engineering management tool for leaders focused on actionable performance data and healthy teams.How they acquired over 50 customers in the past 10-12 months with an ACV of around $10k, primarily using founder-led sales.How they...2023-06-1921 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyBDTP. Prioritizing Engineering Resources with Phil AlvesToday we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Phil Alves, founder of DevSquad and DevStats. You'll learn how to prioritize feature development, how to take care of your developers’ well-being, what non-technical founders should know, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesDevSquad — Phil’s consultancyDevStats — Phil’s productShape Up — a book by Ryan SingerUI Breakfast Podcast Episode 238: The Allied Team Model with Anthony ArmendarizDORA MetricsSPACE FrameworkSaaS Origin StoriesCheck out Phil’s websiteFollow Phil on TwitterThan...2023-06-1638 min
Better Done Than PerfectPrioritizing Engineering Resources with Phil AlvesHow do you get the best ROI from your engineering team while keeping them happy? In this episode, we talk to Phil Alves, founder of DevSquad and DevStats. You'll learn how to prioritize feature development, how to take care of your developers’ well-being, what non-technical founders should know, and more.Visit our website for the detailed episode recap with key learnings.DevSquad — Phil’s consultancyDevStats — Phil’s productShape Up — a book by Ryan SingerUI Breakfast Podcast Episode 238: The Allied Team Model with Anthony ArmendarizDORA MetricsSPACE FrameworkSaaS Origin StoriesCheck out Phil’s websiteFollow Phil on TwitterThanks for lis...2023-06-1638 min
SaaS Origin StoriesJumping Straight Into a SaaS Startup: Brave or Stupid? With Daniel Bakh of FullviewIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Daniel Bakh, CEO of Fullview, a platform that enables SaaS companies to deliver delightful support that is fast, personable, and scalable. He is also the Host of the Collective Hindsight podcast where accomplished founders and investors share their stories, and was previously the Growth Manager at Contractbook and a Product Evangelist at TwentyThree.Join them as they delve into how Daniel turned his frustration in a customer-facing SaaS role into an entirely new business, why going full-time with Fullview straight away was a very risky but worthwhile...2023-06-1533 min
SaaS FuelPhil Alves - Founder Lessons from 100+ SaaS Product Launches & ExitsThis week in our SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, Jeff is joined by Phil Alves, CEO and Principal Consultant at DevSquad, who delves into the significance of comprehensively understanding a problem to create a successful product. By sharing personal experiences and insights gained from working with clients, Phil underscores the significance of data-driven decision-making and comprehending the crucial metrics for constructing high-performing development teams. Moreover, they touch upon the hurdles of business scaling and adapting to changing circumstances, while emphasizing the value of prioritizing profitability rather than solely pursuing revenue.Make sure you don't miss out on...2023-06-0849 min
SaaS Origin StoriesHow This SaaS Founder Fixed an Outdated Business Model with Rex Kurzius of Asset PandaIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Rex Kurzius, Founder of Asset Panda,a powerful cloud-based asset relationship management platform that helps you keep track of your devices and create interdependencies between them. He is also the Founder of LRK Partners, Timberhorn, and Resulte Universal. He was also the President of Virtual Village.Together, they get into how Rex’s serial entrepreneurship journey played out and whether or not first time founders should even start with SaaS, how he found (and solved) a problem within the SaaS market, why you should always mindmap your id...2023-06-0835 min
SaaS Origin StoriesHow to Find the Best Engineers for Your SaaS Product with Alex Levin of Regal.ioIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Alex Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Regal.io, an outbound phone and SMS sales solution built to drive more conversations with customers and encourage growth. He is also currently a Partner at Blue Trail Partners. Previously, he was the SVP of Growth at Handy HQ and the Director of Global Sales & Marketing at Titan Steel Corporation.They delve into what it was like moving from B2C and into B2B SaaS, why raising money from outsiders may actually be a bad idea, why timing can make...2023-06-0135 min
SaaS Origin StoriesUnleashing Your Business's Unique Advantage using SaaS with Andrew Butt of EnableIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Andrew Butt, Founder and CEO of Enable, a software development company that helps manufacturers, distributors, and retailers take control of their rebate programs and turn them into an engine for growth. Prior to this, he was the Co-Founder & Managing Director of the E-Commerce Division at DCS Group (UK) Ltd, and the Co-Founder and Director at Enable Infomatrix.Together, they get into what it’s like going from eighty to five hundred employees and how you cope with that as a CEO, when to stop being a remote Sa...2023-05-2536 min
SaaS Origin StoriesFrom Startup to Success: Learn the Essential Strategies for SaaS Growth with Steve Benson of Badger MapsIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Steve Benson, CEO of Badger Maps, a San Francisco based software company that enables field sales teams to manage their territory by combining Google Maps, data from their CRM, route optimization, schedule planning, and lead generation.Steve is also the Founder and CEO of Badger Sales University, the Host of the ‘Outside Sales’ podcast, the President of Sales Hall of Fame, a LinkedIn Learning Instructor at LinkedIn, and a Field Sales Efficiency Expert at Sales Experts Channel. They take a deep dive into the financial impli...2023-05-1822 min
Hop On Pop CultureMy Little PonyFriendship really IS magic! Phil gives his strongest recommendation yet for... My Little Pony? Wow, talk about a dark horse. Phil takes a newly gelded Dylan on a trot through the land of Equestria.2023-05-1736 min
Disruptive CEO NationEpisode 197: Phil Alves, CEO of DevSquad, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and BrazilDevSquad is a bootstrapped, profitable, ~90-person boutique consulting firm that specializes in strategizing, designing, and developing SaaS products. We build SaaS products for bootstrapper founders, VC-funded fast-growing startups, and big enterprises like ADP, Box, and the US ski team.Here is some of what we touched on:-Phil's journey from Brazil to the United States and how he has developed his team, their core values, and why simplicity is so important to them.-The mindset difference between a founder and CEO and the beauty in founder thinking.-Insights into lessons learned...2023-05-1726 min
SaaS Origin StoriesHow Was Poker Integral to This SaaS Business? With Dan Fernandez of SoStockedIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Dan Fernandez, Co-Founder of SoStocked, the first and only customizable inventory management and forecasting software built for Amazon sellers by Amazon sellers. Not only that, but he is also the Co-Founder of Tomoson, a Board Member at Birdies4Brains, and is the lead consultant at WebBizIdeas.com!They delve into how poker helped Dan become the entrepreneur he is today, how to manage the hiccups and struggles that come with running a business, and why the people you work with can make a massive difference to your...2023-05-1128 min
SaaS Origin StoriesFeedback, Timing, and SaaS Success with Indus Khaitan of QuolomIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Indus Khaitan, CEO of Quolom, the best way to buy SaaS through the use of a simple card. Prior to this, he was the Chief of Growth at Chargebee, an Advisor at Sequoia Capital, the Senior Director of Product Management at Oracle, and the Co-Founder of Bitzer Mobile.They discuss how Indus found the problem points of SaaS and marketing products, how to handle feedback rejection as a startup (as well as why timing is so important), and the best way to find new customers in different...2023-05-0447 min
Hop On Pop CultureMerry Christmas!There's no better way to get a peek into the timeline of podcast production than seeing a Christmas episode release in April. Dylan and Phil unwrap their kids favorite Christmas themed media, and Rebel has a few things to say too. Merry Happy!2023-05-0334 min
Sales PlayersBuilding & Scaling Profitable SaaS & Services Companies with Phil Alves of DevStats/DevSquadPhil Alves is the CEO of DevSquad & DevStats and the Host of the SaaS Origin Stories Podcast. He shares his journey from starting and selling his first company, moving from Brazil to Utah and gives some tips for founders and revenue hires for quickly scaling revenue.
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SaaS Origin StoriesDiscover the Power of Personalization in SaaS with Scott Hurff of ChurnkeyIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Scott Hurff, Founder and Chief Product Officer at Churnkey, a SaaS product that fixes every type of churn for you, supercharges all aspects of customer retention, and optimizes your company’s growth. They explore Scott's journey to founding and growing Churnkey, the differences between running a B2B versus a B2C SaaS company, and what every SaaS founder should do to scale a successful business.Guest at a Glance:Name: Scott HurffAbout Scott: Scott Hurff is a product maker, de...2023-04-2730 min
Meat & Potatoes PodcastM&P Ep. 199 Phil Alves, DevSquad On this episode of The Meat & Potatoes Podcast Garrett sits down with Phil Alves, a successful entrepreneur and technology expert who is the founder and CEO of two innovative software development companies: DevSquad and DevStats. With more than 15 years of experience in the technology industry, Phil has established himself as a thought leader and an expert in software development and team management. Outline of the conversation: 0:00 Introduction to DevSquad 5:45 Building DevSquad 12:00 Different customers 14:00 DevStats 16:15 Success stories 19:50 Podcast 24:00 Piloting 25:00 Closing remarks Show links: https://devsquad.com https://devstats.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saas-origin-stories/id1634444637 Soc...2023-04-2025 min
SaaS Origin StoriesHow Much Are You Limiting Your SaaS Product? With Daniel Fayle of ChekkitIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Daniel Fayle, Co-Founder of Chekkit, an all-in-one customer interaction software helping companies get more reviews, more social proof, message your website leads, and more! Prior to this, he was a Small Business Advisor at Scotiabank and was an Intern Analyst at Roynat Capital. One of his previous clients says he has “outstanding customer service skills,” and that it is “always a pleasure working with him and his team.”They discuss how Chekkit succeeded despite Daniel’s lack of experience in tech; why a good business pitch is s...2023-04-2036 min
Hop On Pop CultureWinnie the Pooh Part 2The thrilling conclusion! Will our heroes throw off their red shirts and embrace the Public Domain? Will Dylan and Phil finally be out of the woods?2023-04-1943 min
SaaS Origin StoriesFriends vs Strangers: Whose Feedback Is More Valuable? With Derek Osgood of IgnitionEpisode Summary:In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Derek Osgood, Founder and CEO of Ignition, a collaborative hub to help launch teams dynamically plan, execute, and measure GTM processes. Derek is also a Fellow at On Deck, and was previously the Director of Product Marketing at Rippling and the Product Manager at Playstation.They delve into the fundraising process that Ignition went through, when to commit to an idea you have, the thought that goes into choosing to co-found a company, and why you should try to get...2023-04-1336 min
DJ Aldo MixJornada Eletrônica Todas as Décadas!1. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Vintage Culture Remix)
2. Cherub - Doses & Mimosas (Tiësto Extended Remix)
3. Titãs - Enquanto Houver Sol (Overdriver Duo & Guz Zanotto Remix Extended)
4. Pet Shop Boys - What have I done to deserve this (GMDZ Deep House Vocal Remix)
5. George Michael - Father Figure (Ivan Santana Remix)
6. Double - The Captain Of Her Heart (Dario Caminita Remix)
7. Tears for Fears - Shout (Dario Caminita revibe)
8. Måneskin - Beggin' (Dubdogz Extended Remix)
9. Coldplay - Adventure Of A Lifetime (JUSCH Remix)
10. Frente! - Bizarre Love Triangle (Ernani Remix)
11. Harry Styles - As It Was (Den...2023-04-082h 39
SaaS Origin StoriesCan Door to Door Sales Work in SaaS? With Arsen Stepanyan of Orders.coEpisode Summary:In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Arsen Stepanyan, Co-Founder and CEO of Orders.co, an online ordering suite which allows restaurants to offer food on every platform, or just the ones they prefer. Arsen is also a Board Member at BuildUp Bootcamp and is the Principal Chief Executive Officer at Aspire Vape Company. He claims he is “dedicated to offering solutions to the restaurant industry to streamline the ordering process and increase revenue”.They discuss the interesting story behind the origin of Orders.co, why listening to y...2023-04-0638 min
Hop On Pop CulturePete the Cat & Paw PatrolIn this first episode Dylan shares the chill, musical world of Pete the Cat with Phil. Phil then shares the dystopian, capitalism fueled nightmare that is Paw Patrol. 2023-04-0535 min
Hop On Pop CultureWinnie the Pooh Part 1What's this? A two-parter!? Dylan takes Phil for a lovely walk about 50 acres into the 100 Acre Wood.2023-04-0534 min
SaaS Origin Stories4 Strategies to Prioritize User-Centricity with Richard White of FathomEpisode Summary:In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Richard White, CEO of Fathom, a free Zoom app that records, transcribes, and highlights the key moments from your Zoom calls so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes. He is also the Founder and was the CEO of UserVoice; currently, however, he is Chairman of the Board at the same company.One of his previous colleagues, Jim Wright, has praised him for his approach to problem solving, “Rich is one of those developers who can see th...2023-03-3032 min
SaaS Origin StoriesWhy This SaaS Founder Doesn’t Use Paid Marketing with Jon Darbyshire of SmartSuiteEpisode Summary:In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Jon Darbyshire, CEO of SmartSuite, a platform that helps coordinate workflow across all levels of an organization to ensure that team members have the information they need to accomplish their best work. Previously, he was the Executive Chairman at The Archer Foundation. He is also the Founder and the previous CEO of Archer Integrated Risk Management.They dive head first into how long it can take to build a SaaS product, why SmartSuite chose to have no paid marketing, why you need to...2023-03-2339 min
SaaS Origin StoriesA Sales-Driven SaaS Business Model with Kaumana Rindlisbacher, Co-Founder and COO of PickleIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil speaks with Kaumana Rindlisbacher, Co-Founder and COO of Pickle, a platform designed to help companies of any size understand their customer conversations and strengthen their relationship by transcribing audio into text. He is also a member of the Revenue Collective, RevGenius, and Modern Sales Pros. Prior to this, he was an Enterprise Account Executive at EasyPost.They discuss Kaumana’s atypical journey into becoming a founder, how COVID influenced the creation and popularity of Pickle, why he quit his job in order to pursue his vision, and the importance of...2023-03-1638 min
Tekpon SaaS Podcast081 Building SaaS products for already established companies | Podcast with Phil Alves - DevSquadDevSquad comprises a team of over 80 elite developers focused on helping successful entrepreneurs take their SaaS ideas from concept to reality. We don't just work with our clients on project development, we engage in the full product development process. This means we build relationships with our clients to continuously improve their software and SaaS sales.
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Tekpon is a SaaS marketplace born out of the genuine desire to help peo...2023-03-1020 min
SaaS Origin StoriesIs Passion Enough To Land Your First Investor with Ran Aroussi of TradologicsEpisode Summary:In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil is joined by Ran Aroussi, Founder of Tradologics, a cloud based platform which helps traders, investors, and firms across the world develop, test, run, and scale their programmatic trading strategies. Previously, he was a special project manager at Panda Trading Systems, and Founder of Tuki Media and Tuki Apps. They dive headfirst into the luck involved with funding your SaaS platform; just how long it takes to finish your product; the process of finding users; and why they call their customers ‘Prosumers’. They...2023-03-0935 min
SaaS Origin StoriesKeeping A Close Eye On Your Saas Product’s Core Vision With Niclas Lilja of YouniumIn this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Niclas Lilja, CEO of Yoonium, joins host Phil Alves to discuss a wide range of topics, from keeping your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) simple to early growth strategies and scaling outwards from a narrow customer profile.Niclas Lilja is the Founder and CEO of Younium, an automation subscription management SaaS. He has over seventeen years of experience in product development, management, and marketing.Guest at a Glance:Name: Niclas LiljaWhat he Does: Niclas Lilja is the Founder and...2023-03-0236 min
SaaS Origin StoriesThe SaaS Journey: Is it All Blood, Sweat and Tears? With Carl Carell of GetAcceptEpisode Summary:In this episode of SaaS Origin Stories, Phil is joined by Carl Carell, Co-Founder of GetAccept, a digital sales room empowering revenue teams to increase their win rates by engaging and understanding buyers. Previously, Carl was also the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Adsensus Denmark Aps, and was a Sales Manager AtlasTM SRL.They have an insightful discussion about just how educated buyers are now compared to years ago; why you need to be careful about who you choose to run a business with; the importance of learning through failure...2023-02-2348 min