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SaaS Scaled - Interviews about SaaS Startups, Analytics, & Operations

2022-02-24 – 2025-11-25 Podcasts Visit website ↗

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SaaS Scaled is hosted by Arman Eshraghi, CEO and founder of Qrvey. In each episode, Arman will sit down with leaders and CEOs from the technology sector to discuss challenges, best practices, and what they’ve learned.

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Accelerating Time to Information with AI & Fascinating Use Cases with Satyen Sangani

2024-07-22 Listen
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Satyen Sangani (Alation)

Today, we’re joined by Satyen Sangani, CEO & Co-Founder of Alation, a leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions. We talk about:  The role of AI in data managementAccelerating time to informationFascinating use cases resulting from easier knowledge sharingIncreasing the accuracy of AI outputEntrepreneur-market fit and building a new product categoryIs data democratization always useful?

Flipping the AI Script & Reducing Hallucinations with Shawn Olds

2024-06-17 Listen
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Shawn Olds (boodleAI)

Today, we’re joined by Shawn Olds, Co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at boodleAI, providers of BoodleBox, the GenAI GroupChat that brings people, AI assistants, and knowledge together. We talk about:

The value of “flipping the script,” where AI prompts the userWhat needs for human expertise remain as AI advances?2 main ways you can help reduce AI hallucinationsPrepare for meetings & interviews by having AI adopt the role of your colleague

Surviving Irrelevance in the Age of AI with Cenk Sidar

2024-06-03 Listen
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Cenk Sidar (Enquire AI)

Today, we’re joined by Cenk Sidar, Founder & CEO at Enquire AI, the ultimate AI-powered knowledge network. We talk about:  Advances in GenAI large language models that enable ingestion of anonymized dataHow Enquire AI created a new tier of users with GenAI & productizing their existing data lake Keeping data current on a real-time basisImpacts of commodification of large language modelsHow companies can survive irrelevance when large AI firms launch new featuresReplicating the thinking and judgment of experienced employees to make them ‘eternal’

The March of Technology Toward Cloud & Democratization with Mike Palmer

2024-05-20 Listen
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Mike Palmer (Sigma)

Today, we’re joined by Mike Palmer, Chief Executive Officer at Sigma, the only cloud analytics solution with a spreadsheet-like interface enabling anyone to explore data at cloud scale and speed. We talk about:  Creating a product for the average person to useIf the dashboard will be replaced by an AI promptDisruption of SaaS in the march toward cloud adoptionDo we have too many SaaS products in the market today?How technology always starts with an expert and ends democratized

Scaling Sales Development & The Lost Art of Cold Email with Derek Rey

2024-04-10 Listen
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Derek Rey (Demand Inc.)

Today, we’re joined by Derek Rey, Investor + Founder & CEO at Demand Inc., a human-driven AI-enabled sales development team. We talk about:

The loss of knowledge of how to send good emailThe paradox of needing AI in order to be human at scaleWhat Sales Development Reps can do to be successful, particularly while working with AIThe role of email marketing in building top of funnel pipeline

Launching the Minimum Wow Product with Praveen Narra

2024-03-04 Listen
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Praveen Narra (Tech.us)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Praveen Narra, Founder & CEO of Tech.us, a Silicon Valley based software development company with a team spread across the globe. 

We talk about:  Expected AI innovations, including large-scale personalization & “Invisible AI”How AI is disrupting software development, including launching to multiple narrow markets The “Minimum Wow Product” instead of MVPWhy you can't just hire an iOS developer and expect them to build a great mobile appImportance of keeping up with the pace of tech innovation

Using AI to Find Problems, Recommend Solutions, & Deliver Value with Sid Banerjee

2023-11-27 Listen
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Sid Banerjee (Qualtrics)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Sid Banerjee, Chief XM Strategy Officer, Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category. We talk about:  Using automation to generate faster insightsFocusing on delivering value, and demonstrating that to prospective clientsHow Gen AI is finding problems & recommending solutionsUsing AI for right & left brain capabilities to build 150 different analysis modelsUsing analytics to determine where digital customer journeys break

Balancing AI-Generated & Human-Generated Insights with Phil Ahad

2023-11-13 Listen
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Phil Ahad (Toluna)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Phil Ahad, Former CDO at Toluna, the leading global insights technology and panel provider. We talk about:  How much of Phil’s day-to-day work could be done by AITrading privacy for personalized recommendationsThe need for human insights when testing future conceptsReaching the point of fully democratized market researchHow AI will disrupt revenue models

Democratization of LLM & AI, + Tackling Challenges with Dev Rishi

2023-10-02 Listen
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Devvret Rishi (Predibase)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Devvret Rishi, CEO & Co-Founder at Predibase, the low-code AI platform for developers. We talk about:

Progress towards democratization of LLM & AITackling the main challenges of machine learningWill LLM apps replace or enhance SaaS apps?Insights from Predibase’s survey of 150 executives, data scientists, & developersWhy people will stop trying to use a cannon when they need a scalpel

The 3 Waves of AI & the Characteristics of a True Personal Assistant with Peter Voss

2023-09-18 Listen
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Peter Voss (Aigo)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Peter Voss, Founder/ CEO/ Chief Scientist, AGI Innovations & Aigo.ai, developers of the first and only “Chatbot with a Brain.” We talk about: The 3 waves of AIHyper personalization as compared to generative AIHow chatbot technology in the future will conduct interviews to learn requirementsTraceability to understand any mistakes with AIBuilding a truly personal assistant that serves your agenda, is hyper-personalized, & private

Recommendations for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs with Alex Levin

2023-07-31 Listen
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Alex Levin (Regal.io)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Alex Levin Co-Founder & CEO at Regal.io, the outbound phone and SMS sales solution built to drive more conversations with your customers, so you can hit your growth goals way faster.

We talk about: The value of start-up founders doing sales for the first few million in ARWhy AI won't replace humans (for a while)The optimal speed for company growthHow to decide to take in more capital from outside sources to accelerate growthThe hardest parts about being an early-stage entrepreneur & advice for those stages

The ROI of Workflows with Jan Arendtsz

2023-07-24 Listen
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Jan Arendtsz (Celigo)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jan Arendtsz, CEO & Founder, Celigo, a leading integration platform as a service (iPaaS) company.

We talk about: Increasing efficiency with workflow automations Powerful use cases for iPaaSUsing AI to make better SaaS products that help users be more productiveEmpowering business users to automate their underlying business processes

AI & the Coming SaaS Cambrian Explosion with Jason Radisson

2023-07-17 Listen
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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jason Radisson, CEO and founder at Movo, the AI-powered HR platform that automates the expensive, manual and time-consuming process of acquiring, engaging, and upskilling a high-volume frontline workforce.  We talk about:

How AI can help with workplace flexibility in the gig economyReducing HR’s paperwork burden, so they can focus on meaningful interactions with candidates The implications of AI making software engineers 10X more productiveThe coming Cambrian explosion of SaaS companies…. & what curbs enthusiasm

Local Governments Leveraging Tech to Increase Efficiency, Service, & Transparency with Ben Sebree

2023-07-10 Listen
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Ben Sebree (CivicPlus)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Ben Sebree, Senior Vice President of R&D, CivicPlus, a technology company committed to empowering governments to efficiently operate, serve, and govern through the use of innovative and integrated technology solutions.

We talk about:  Helping local governments to be more efficient in the modern cloud ageMeasuring the potential impact & user adoption of new tech offeringsDigital initiatives, including AI, that cities can undertake to most benefit residentsHow governments can build trust by providing more ways for citizens to interact with government

Steps for Organizations to Capitalize on AI & ML with Swathi Young

2023-06-20 Listen
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Swathi Young (SustainChain)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Swathi Young, Chief Technology Officer, SustainChain, a global systems-based technology platform designed to drive unprecedented collaboration and joint action among organizations with a high commitment to sustainability.

We talk about:

Key steps to get started with generative AI & MLBreaking down organizational silos to leverage emerging technologiesReducing cloud computing costs & mitigating environmental impacts of MLThe “self-service” trend of empowering business users with tools for decision-makingThe ethics of AI-generated art, writing, & music

Vital Elements that Help Companies Grow from $10M to $100M ARR with Gregg Johnson

2023-06-05 Listen
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Gregg Johnson (Invoca)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Gregg Johnson, CEO, Invoca, the leader in AI conversation intelligence for revenue teams.

We talk about: Bringing together the best of digital interactions & human conversationsEvolution of the sales organization in a growing company, with added buyer personasWays to help the organization help itself as you scalePros & cons of decentralizingBeing mindful of where you’re putting stress on the organization

Do Insights Come from Algorithms or Human Intelligence?

2023-05-30 Listen
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Tim Ouimet (Engage3 Solutions, Inc.)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Tim Ouimet, Board Member, Engage3 Solutions, Inc. Engage3 provides the industry's most complete view of competitive pricing and optimizes their customers' Price Image so they can profitably grow revenue and drive trips.

We talk about: Balancing algorithms, AI, & ML plus human intuition to get answersHow data can deliver healthier food options, improving healthcareCoping with rising compute costsVariable pricing expanding into new industries & how to do it wellThe machine-to-machine future we're driving into, with agent-based shopping

Solving Data Wrangling Problems, Plus the Opportunities & Threats of AI with Michael Katz

2023-05-15 Listen
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Michael Katz (mParticle)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Michael Katz, CEO and Co-founder of mParticle an AI-powered customer data platform. 

We talk about: Helping tame data chaosDemocratizing access to AI & data tools to bridge the divide between haves & have-nots Facilitating communication & minimizing conflictOpportunities & threats of AI… and when human intuition winsWhat activities will make companies breakout

The Current State of Cloud Security with Atif Ghauri at Cyderes

2023-03-13 Listen
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Atif Ghauri (Cyderes)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Atif Ghauri, Senior Vice President at Cyderes, a global cybersecurity powerhouse offering comprehensive solutions around managed security, identity and access management, and professional services.

We talk about:

  • How Cyderes works and the problems they solve.
  • The evolution of cloud security.
  • The impact of AI on cybersecurity.
  • The biggest risk factors in cloud security today.
  • How new SaaS founders today should think about cybersecurity and common mistakes to avoid.
  • The turning point where SaaS companies have to start taking security more seriously.
  • Some of the things Atif has found surprising in his security career.

Atif Ghauri - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aghauri Cyderes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-herjavec-group/

This episode is brought to you by Qrvey

The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security and cost efficiencies. If you’re ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com.

Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS.

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AI and Machine Learning in the Healthcare Industry with Reha Jhunjhunwala at eClinical Solutions

2023-02-22 Listen
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Reha Jhunjhunwala (eClinical Solutions)

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Reha Jhunjhunwala, Product Manager of AI ML Initiatives at eClinical Solutions, a company that helps life sciences organizations around the world accelerate clinical development initiatives with expert data services.

We talk about:

  • Reha’s background as a dentist and how she got into tech.
  • How machine learning and AI impact the software development process.
  • How AI will affect the traditional strengths of software in general.
  • What the considerations are around AI in healthcare where regulations are strict.
  • Some of the things slowing AI down.

Reha Jhunjhunwala - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehajhunjhunwala/ eClinical Solutions - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclinical-solutions/

This episode is brought to you by Qrvey

The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security, and cost efficiencies. If you’re ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com.

Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS.

saas #analytics #AWS #BI

Building Better Software With AI and Data, with Vlad Eidelman at FiscalNote

2023-02-15 Listen
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Vlad Eidelman (FiscalNote)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Vlad Eidelman. Vlad is CTO and Chief Scientist at FiscalNote — a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence uniquely combining AI technology, actionable data, and expert and peer insights to give customers mission-critical insights.

We talk about:

  • Vlad’s story and what FiscalNote does.
  • How AI changes software.
  • The importance of adding extra value to software.
  • What to do with user data?
  • How Vlad makes internal decisions at FiscalNote.
  • The impact of remote work.
  • The importance of building the right data analytics stack to acquire data.

Vlad Eidelman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veidelman/ FiscalNote - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiscalnote/

This episode is brought to you by Qrvey

The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security, and cost efficiencies. If you’re ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com.

Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS.

saas #analytics #AWS #BI

The Importance of Accessibility in SaaS with Dylan Barrell at Deque Systems

2023-01-11 Listen
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Dylan Barrell (Deque Systems, Inc)

On today’s episode, we’re talking to Dylan Barrell, Chief Technology Officer at Deque Systems, Inc, a web accessibility software and services company aimed at giving everyone, regardless of ability, equal access to information, services and applications on the web.

We talk about:

  • Dylan’s background and what Deque does.
  • The importance of accessibility in software.
  • Dylan’s book, “Agile Accessibility Handbook,” and why he wrote it.
  • Are there any particular tools to identify accessibility issues in software?
  • Countries that are leading the way around SaaS accessibility.
  • Advice for smaller, newer SaaS companies to prioritize accessibility.
  • How tech trends like AI, the IoT and algorithms have impacted accessibility.

Dylan Barrell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanbarrell/ Deque Systems - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deque-systems-inc/

This episode is brought to you by Qrvey

The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security, and cost efficiencies. If you’re ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com.

Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS.

saas #analytics #AWS #BI

Why Data Intelligence Is Becoming More Important with John Wills at Alation

2023-01-04 Listen
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John Wills (Alation)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by John Wills. John is the Field CTO at Alation, a data intelligence company that helps organizations find, understand and trust data.

We talk about:

  • John’s background and Alation.
  • Cataloging data within an organization.
  • How developers can access and use cataloged data.
  • Will data become more and more critical for organizations?
  • The friction between business growth and regulatory compliance.
  • The increasing complexity of data and how this impacts cataloging.
  • Different types of data marketplaces and the exchange between them.
  • The impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence on data cataloging.

John Wills - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwwills/ Alation - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/

This episode is brought to you by Qrvey

The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security, and cost efficiencies. If you’re ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com.

Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS.

saas #analytics #AWS #BI

Verifying Identity in an Anonymous Online Space with Michael Ramsbacker at Trulioo

2022-12-14 Listen
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Michael Ramsbacker (Trulioo)

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Michael Ramsbacker, Chief Product Officer at Trulioo, a leading global identity and business verification provider specializing in AML, KYC and KYB compliance.

We talk about:

  • Michael’s background and the problems Trulioo is trying to solve.
  • The importance of verifying identities across global markets.
  • The challenges of implementing identity verification in an internet built on anonymity.
  • How the role of product managers has changed as SaaS has evolved.
  • The kind of culture and conditions needed for a software organization to succeed.
  • How technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning impact a SaaS product’s growth.
  • The foundations that need to be in place to have trusted identity verification online.
  • Key lessons for product managers.
  • Striking a balance between focusing internally and externally as a CPO.

Michael Ramsbacker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsbacker/ Trulioo - https://www.linkedin.com/company/trulioo/

This episode is brought to you by Qrvey

The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security, and cost efficiencies. If you’re ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com.

Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS.

saas #analytics #AWS #BI

Building Tech Products That Succeed with Manish Garg at EarnUp

2022-12-07 Listen
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Manish Garg (EarnUp)

On today’s episode we’re joined by Manish Garg, SVP of Product and Technology at EarnUp, a tech platform that reduces risk, streamlines operations and improves the financial health of your borrowers.

We talk about:

  • How EarnUp works and the problems it solves.
  • How can startups successfully navigate the early stages?
  • Building something new vs. improving on an existing product.
  • A hybrid model between building on existing products and moving into innovation.
  • How to recognize a strong product-market fit.
  • The impact of AI and machine learning in business.

Manish Garg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishgarg/ EarnUp - https://www.linkedin.com/company/earnup/

This episode is brought to you by Qrvey

The tools you need to take action with your data, on a platform built for maximum scalability, security, and cost efficiencies. If you’re ready to reduce complexity and dramatically lower costs, contact us today at qrvey.com.

Qrvey, the modern no-code analytics solution for SaaS companies on AWS.

saas #analytics #AWS #BI