Today, we’re joined by Chris McHenry, Chief Product Officer at Aviatrix, a cloud native network security company. We talk about:  Prerequisites to driving operational efficiency with agentic AIBridging the gap between security & engineering so organizations can go fast & be secure What’s required in order for agentic AI to create a magical momentWith cloud powering so much of our society, the need to get security right The security challenges introduced by agentic AI apps, including new attack vectors

Today, we’re joined by Anurag Goel, Founder and CEO of Render, the modern cloud provider for all your apps and websites. We talk about:  Why founders select a particular problem to solveWhat to focus on in each phase of growth, from product development to finance to peopleBarriers to entry to starting new cloud servicesThe importance of great customer service & building trust with users

Today, we’re joined by Vineet Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of Egnyte, the #1 cloud content governance platform. We talk about:  The generative AI hype cycleStartups focusing on creating value versus increasing their valuationBiggest challenges to implementing an enterprise content management systemHow to boost user adoption of a new content management systemWill on-prem infrastructure eventually disappear?

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

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Lee Blakemore, Chief Executive Officer of Introhive, the leading Client Intelligence Platform. We talk about:  Building a culture that’s data-oriented & encouraging autonomy Resisting unproductive fads, such as pushing for metrics that don't correlate to profit & revenueBeing pragmatic – without killing opportunitiesAmusing anecdotes about the early cloud daysIf startups should invest more in marketing or sales

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

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

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/

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Lenley Hensarling, Chief Product Officer at Aerospike, Inc. Aerospike is a real-time data platform that allows users to act in real time across billions of transactions while reducing their server footprint.

We talk about:

• Lenley’s background and the problems Aerospike solves.
• The particular domains and industries that benefit from this kind of technology.
• How the cloud has impacted what Aerospike does.
• Why some people might choose on-premise over the cloud.
• Finding the balance between customer-centric and market-centric.
• Balancing product management with tasks like customer interaction and engineering.

Lenley Hensarling - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenleyhensarling/ Aerospike - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aerospike-inc-/

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On today’s episode, we’re talking to Gautam Ijoor, President and CEO of Alpha Omega Integration, a company that creates new possibilities through intelligent end-to-end mission-focused government IT solutions.

We talk about:

• Gautam’s background and his entrepreneurial journey.
• How Alpha Omega works and the areas they focus on.
• How Gautam sees SaaS in relation to government.
• Are concerns about putting data in the cloud over, or is there still work to do?
• The potential for SaaS companies in the federal contracting space.
• The importance of ease of use in SaaS.
• The drawbacks of subscription services for governments.

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to W. Curtis Preston, Chief Technical Evangelist at Druva. Druva enables cyber, data and operational resilience for organizations with its Data Resiliency Cloud.

We cover a wide range of fascinating topics, including:

W. Curtis’ background and how he came to join Druva.The problems Druva solves and the customers it serves.What security issues should we be paying more attention to in SaaS?The security challenges with passwords and multi-factor authentication.The importance of backups for SaaS vendors and customers.Why SaaS companies should consider hiring a tech evangelist.

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Andy Serwatuk, Director of Solutions Architecture at Onix Networking Corp., a  Google Cloud Premier Partner enabling companies to effectively leverage the Google Cloud Platform across industries and use cases.

We discuss:

Andy’s background and how he started at Onix.The differences between SaaS and non-SaaS companies.Is Google Cloud a no-brainer for SaaS companies today?The value of outsourcing tasks to citizens.How can SaaS companies learn more about IoT and other emerging trends? …and much more.

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Baskar Agneeswaran, CEO and Co-Founder at Vajro, a cloud-based mobile commerce platform for building high-converting mobile apps for online stores.   We talk about Baskar’s and Vajro’s background, how it’s possible to build an app within 60 minutes, and how smartphones might evolve over the next 15 years. Baskar also shares the marketing and sales models used by his company.   We discuss the difference between companies that have sales as a growth engine and those that have marketing as a growth engine, and how to strike a balance between these and the product itself. Baskar shares some of the lessons he’s learned scaling a company like Vajro. He also explains the different phases of growth.   Finally, we talk about the importance of diversity and how to balance that with alignment around a core mission.   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. 

In this episode of SaaS Scaled, we’re talking to Curtis Barker. Curtis is the VP of Product Strategy at Rezilion, a platform built to help organizations take control of their actual attack surface.   We talk about how Rezilion came to be, how it works, and what problems it solves. Curtis discusses how cloud computing in general has changed over the years and the specific regulations and frameworks that have evolved. How have these standards shaped the cloud space, for better or worse?   Curtis talks about the differences between product strategy and product management, as well as the kind of personality and skills needed to be successful in each, based on his own experience.    We discuss how SaaS looks set to change in the coming years and where it needs to change the most, specifically regarding security. And Curtis shares his thoughts on the future of technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence.

In this episode of SaaS Scaled, we’re joined by Fred Koopmans. He’s the Chief Product Officer at BigPanda, a service that helps businesses keep their digital services up and running around the clock.   We chat about what Fred does, the problems BigPanda solves, how he has seen the software industry change over time, and how SaaS has changed from an internal viewpoint. We discuss how companies could take an on-premise software solution and make it a cloud SaaS product, and how to do that successfully while minimizing risk. We also talk about the different challenges big and small companies may face here.   We also talk about companies reinventing themselves, the risks involved in this, and the pros and cons of getting acquired instead. Fred also tells us about the upcoming annual event at BigPanda to bring IT operations people together.

In this episode of SaaS Scaled, we’re talking to Brian Dreyer, VP of Product Management at SightCall. Brian is here to talk about his experience in SaaS product management, share what he’s learned over the years, and tell us how things have changed. Brian talks about how he would do product management today if he had to start a company from scratch, and why. We talk about how to successfully pivot and restart products and the challenges involved. Brian also mentions how SaaS has changed over the last couple of decades and the new challenges that have arisen. We also dive into how the relationship between product and marketing has changed over the years, and Brian talks about how cloud computing has evolved and where it’s headed. Finally, he shares some recommendations for further reading for anyone interested in SaaS product management.   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.

Welcome to the Qrvey Podcast. In today’s episode we’re talking to Nick Durkin, Field CTO and VP of Field Engineering at Harness. He has experience in all kinds of areas, from investing to understanding architecture, so he’s the perfect guest to kick off our podcast!   Nick shares some of his knowledge around how SaaS companies can grow and scale faster, the importance of time and speed in the SaaS niche, and the biggest challenges facing companies here.   We discuss the importance of SaaS companies understanding their core competencies and focusing on what they do best. We also dive into the pros and cons associated with using third-party tools instead of developing everything themselves. Nick talks about the trends of the cloud age, like serverless architecture, and how important they are. Is this the only way to go?   Finally, Nick explains the importance of people when building companies, and creating a positive environment and culture for collaboration between everyone involved.   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.