In this episode of SaaS Scaled, we’re talking to Ian Ranahan. Ian is CEO at Kami Vision, a company focused on vision AI.   We talk about what Kami Vision does, the different technologies it deals with, some specific use cases, and how the company has grown and evolved over time. Ian describes some of the solutions the team is working on—like running AI on the edge on cameras to send alerts when people have an accident.   We discuss the first stages of building a software solution and the steps Ian and his team take to get to know their users and work out how to solve their problems, and how this paves the way for future products and marketing campaigns.   Ian also talks about his “wish list” and what he hopes to see happen in the tech space over the next few years, the growing popularity of buying software versus building it, and the pros and cons of this. Finally, we talk about the importance of widespread data and how it impacts the software industry and Kami Vision.

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 Devin Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder at Kennected—a SaaS company built to simplify things for business owners and entrepreneurs through lead generation, automation, and education.   Devin talks about how he got started as an entrepreneur in the world of sneakers and how he built up his digital marketing skillset. We talk about the major challenges faced by SaaS companies as they try to grow and scale, the transition to the digital economy, and the future of remote work.   We also talk about what motivates the younger generations in the workplace today, how to make things more exciting for your team, and the importance of transparency and openness within organizations.    Finally, Devin talks about the differences between being a CEO and a founder, his experience being both, and what the future holds for him and Kennected.

In this episode of SaaS Scaled, we’re talking to Steven Schneider. Steven is the CEO of Capitol Canary, a company based in the DC area that works with government affairs teams to help give them the edge to win their policy battles.   We chat about the problems that Capitol Canary deals with and Steven’s experience as CEO, including some of the challenges he faced along the way and the various roles he has played. We talk about the difference between addressing existing market needs and creating new markets, and Steven shares his thoughts on when to be innovative and when to play it safe.   We talk about data and the differences between a company with a strong data culture and one without. We also discuss how analytics will continue to play a more important role in businesses and applications, and what this means for the future. Finally, Steven speaks about how Capitol Canary plans to use data as time goes on.

In this episode of SaaS Scaled, we’re talking to Matthew Himelstein, VP of Product at Wonolo. Wonolo is a platform designed to connect blue-collar workers with gigs. It has experienced several years of impressive growth.   Matthew talks about his experience with Wonolo and shares some advice for founders who want to start a new SaaS company. We discuss the importance of using tools such as automation to save time and improve efficiency.    We chat about the importance of data for today’s companies, the benefits it brings, and the challenges involved. Matthew shares his thoughts on the best ways to structure a SaaS company, what to focus on, what metrics to track, and when to stop tracking them. Finally, Matthew talks about his blog.

In this episode of SaaS Scaled, we’re talking to Daniel Saks. Daniel is the president and co-founder of AppDirect, a platform that allows businesses to access all the tools and capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.   Daniel talks about how AppDirect got started, the problems it solves, and the story so far. We talk about the growth of the digital economy in recent decades and the changes that Daniel has noticed over time.   We talk about the rise of SaaS companies, and what the future holds as some companies move from direct to indirect selling, and single-channel to multi-channel. Daniel shares some of the various factors that could bring down the cost of sales for SaaS companies.   Finally, Daniel talks about his own podcast and shares one of his favorite books.   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 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.

Welcome to the SaaS Scaled podcast, where we host regular conversations with people from every corner of the SaaS space. We’ll talk about growing, scaling, and developing SaaS companies, as well as all the challenges involved in this. We’ll be speaking to seasoned veterans of the SaaS space and getting valuable insights from them — insights gathered over years of experience in the trenches.   Join us as we dive deep into the world of building and scaling SaaS projects.